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Mitchell Leonard Obituary
He was a lifetime resident of the Peninsula, where he worked for Leonard Roofing Company.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Ula Margaret Leonard.
He is survived by his father, C.E. Leonard; his children, Michelle Leonard Johnson, Anthony 'Tony' Leonard, and Crystal Lawrence Spivey; grandchildren, Christian Johnson, Faith and Ava Leonard, Nicholas and Christopher Spivey; one sister; three brother; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
A memorial service will be held 6 p.m. Monday Nov. 23, 2009, at Chestnut Memorial United Methodist Church.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made at any SunTrust Bank c/o Mitchell Leonard. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Mitchell Leonard
Gloria Thai
December 2, 2009
Our condolences and prayers are with your family at this time. We are so sorry. He was a good man. We appreciate how he took care of us with his excellent skills.
This Too Will Pass Away
If I can endure for this minute
Whatever is happening to me,
No matter how heavy my heart is
Or how "dark" the moment may be -
If I can remain calm and quiet
With all my world crashing about me,
Secure in the knowledge God loves me
When everyone else seems to doubt me -
If I can but keep on believing
What I know in my heart to be true,
That "darkness will fade with the morning"
And that this will pass away, too -
Then nothing in life can defeat me
For as long as this knowledge remains
I can suffer whatever is happening
For I know God will break "all the chains"
That are binding me tight in "the darkness"
And trying to fill me with fear -
For there is no night without dawning
And I know that "my morning" is near.
The Thai Family
Margo Stewart
November 28, 2009
Michelle and Tony, my thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. The blessing you had of being able to spend the last few weeks with your father is truly a gift from God! I am so proud of you all for being there for him when he needed you most. I am sure he is very proud of you too! RIP Mitchell.
Cindy coyle
November 23, 2009
No one will ever replace Uncle Mitch he is one in a million. I am glad to be his neice i want to remember him the way he was laughing and caring on with every one. It hurts me that my mom lost a brother but he is in a better place looking down on us like grandma. Uncle Mithc has three wonderful kids. Uncle Mitch R.I.P. you will sadly miss but you are in a happer place.
Cricket, Haven, Ashley & Miya
November 22, 2009
I was very lucky to have Mitch around while I was growing up. He taught me so many things. We had some of the cooliest parties together and had alot of late night talks. He was the cooliest Uncle in the world I would have to say. I loved his honesty and outspoken ways. My daughter Haven was sharing a memory of him today with me. She was at the house with him and they were talking about some toy, well Mitch takes her right up to Toys R Us and walks in but stopped by manager because he had no shirt, no shoes. Well being Mitch he said hey man, I will be right out I have to get this toy for my niece. The manager tried to dispute but Mitch won. He had a big heart from small items to helping someone in need put a roof on there home at no cost. Grandma (Margaret) and I were talking while she was alive about faith and salvation and we both truly believe Mitch had a place reserved in Heaven. The passing of him was hard to think about until one day while I was visiting Mitch he spoke to his mom and said, Mom we are taking a trip. I feel Grandma was there to guide him and it was very good to know he had his #1 lady with him again.
I would like to say to everyone thank you for everything and thank you for being his friend. We love ya Uncle Mitch
Faye CArr
November 22, 2009
Linda and family I am very sorry for your loss my thoughts are with you
Linda Taylor
November 22, 2009
I want to send our condolences to your family. Mitch was a great guy and former neighbor and he will be greatly missed.
Dick & Melba Tillman
November 22, 2009
We send our condolences to your family. May the lord be with you all in your time of need.
Charles Chavis
November 22, 2009
Mitch will be greatly missed he was my friend.God be with you and keep your family strong.
Vickie Tillman Robbs
November 22, 2009
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
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