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VANN SALEEBY
September 10, 2015
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Gray Stout
September 9, 2015
Growing up in the Stout family, Bill Leonard was an icon and one of Dads best players. We all looked up to him and he will be missed. My sympathies to his family.
JAMES TEAL
September 9, 2015
WITH DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE LEONARD FAMILY. APOLOGY IN DELAY OF CONTACT BUT I WANTED YOU TO KNOW THE LOSS I FEEL FOR MY CLASSMATE, MY TEAMMATE AND MY FRIEND.
REST IN PEACE.
Baker Distributing Jason and Hope
September 8, 2015
To all the Leonard Family---Bill was such a kind man. Jason and I got to know him through his Heating and Air business. He was a loyal customer since 2005. We always enjoyed our talks with Bill about anything. He loved his wife Mary and children so much. He loved his time working with the tennis team at Catawba. He spoke of it often. We especially talked of the Living Christmas Tree Cantata he was in every year at Church. He will be greatly missed. We loved Bill. We walked his journey the last year with him. He was a Hero and a fighter always upbeat. I can only imagine what it was like to walk through the pearly gates see Jesus' face and walk the streets of gold. We miss you Bill!
Andrew Sufficool
September 7, 2015
Coach Leonard was a true inspiration during my time at Catawba College 2002-2006. We could always count on seeing him cruise down the hill in his blue work van and then Proceed to oversee our core/abdominal exercises. I remember the first time thinking "no way is this old guy in an all white t-shirt going to out do me", well, he did and continued to over the next 4 years, haha. His love for staying both mentally and physically healthy was truly amazing. The tennis team even gave him the nickname of "He-Man" due to he was in such incredible shape. He showed up everyday to help all of us, regardless of skill level or gender. And come to think of it, I don't believe I ever saw him get mad or angry at anything. Even when I visited Coach beginning of July, he was upbeat and ready to keep "getting after it". To the family, keep your heads held high, Coach Leonard successfully completed his mission - loving and helping everyone! Thanks for all of the memories Coach / He-Man, I wish more people could be like you.
Gina Ayala
September 7, 2015
Coach Bill,
Some of my fondest memories of Catawba College Tennis were with you. Thank you for being my mentor, hitting partner, and our teams biggest advocate. You will be missed dearly, my heart and prayers for the family.
Carol Carpenter
September 7, 2015
Mary and family: What an honor and a blessing it was to sing God's praises in honor of Bill yesterday! We appreciate so much your inviting us to be a part of the service in such a special way. Bill was such a big part of the choir for many years, and he will be greatly missed. Much love to you, and remember - we'll all see him again one day when we meet our Savior face to face! My God bless you all as you adjust to this loss in the days, weeks, and months to come.
Amy Behrman
September 7, 2015
My sincerest condolences to Coach Leonard's family. You are in my thoughts and prayers. He was a very inspirational and endearing coach. He had a way to ignite a fire in an athlete but in a calm and respectful manner. I will forever admire that about him and am grateful to have known him.
Jo Earnhardt
September 6, 2015
Mary, Nate and Natalie, What a blessing you had in Bill. He was loved by so many. Always remember his kind smile and joyful spirit. He lived his life well.
Thou, O Lord, are a shield for me...
Karen Sides Richardson
September 6, 2015
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Jack & Teresa Eller
September 6, 2015
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Paul & Cathy Tinsley
September 6, 2015
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Sherryl Schroeder
September 5, 2015
Dear Mary and family, I'm so very sorry for your loss. Billy was truly a good guy! I pray that God will fill you with comfort, love, peace and confidence in knowing you will see Billy again.
September 5, 2015
Mary, we are so sorry to learn of Bill's passing. He was always so kind. I'll always remember his smile. Love to you and the family, Kathy and John Muth
Mike Menius
September 5, 2015
My fondest memories of Bill will always be from the times we'd speak at the YMCA. Always kind and generous with his time. A true gentleman. Peace.
MILDRED STUTTS
September 4, 2015
Mary, Barbara, Laura, Pat, and Family, You are all in our prayers. Billy was a wonderful person, and his kindness will be missed.
Always, Mildred, Billy and K.L.
Ted Blanton
September 4, 2015
Bill was a man of real courage and deep Christian faith. Let his life always be remembered and celebrated.
Nancy Roakes Blalock
September 4, 2015
Mary, I am so sorry for your loss. You and Bill were always such a special couple in high school. Deepest sympathy to you and your family. Love, Nancy
Steve&Pat Ramsey
September 4, 2015
Our deepest sympathy goes out to all the family as we recall childhood memories of "Billy" with much fondness. May peace and comfort be with you at this time. SteveRamsey(Mary)Pat Ramsey Ralph(Tom)
Steve Coughenor
September 4, 2015
Sorry to hear about Billy's passing. He was a good man. The years I worked for him he always treated me very well. My condolences to the family. He will be missed
Reba Bowen
September 4, 2015
My love and prayers are with you.
Steve Coughenor
September 4, 2015
So sorry to heat about Billy passing. He was a good man. The years I worked for him he always treated me very well. He will be missed. My condolences to the family.
james cape
September 4, 2015
God bless the family, it must have been a sad day for them and all that was so close to him.I wish the family all the best.
Linda Ketner
September 3, 2015
Oh Mary, I'm so very sorry. I can see you and Billy walking down the halls of Boyden right now in my minds eye. Two more loving, wonderful people there never have been. I hold you in my heart and prayers. Linda
Vivian Cutrell Mulkey
September 3, 2015
My heartfel sympathy to you and your family. Bill will definitely be missed.
Jane Edwards Crenshaw
September 3, 2015
Mary and family, my heart breaks for you! Bill was a wonderful man, friend, high school colleague and more! He has no more suffering, but all will suffer who miss him! I will continue my prayers for you all!
Steve and Angela Lane
September 3, 2015
Our deepest sympathy, Mary to you and your family. We will continue to keep all of you in our prayers. May the Lord continue to comfort you now and in the days ahead. Bill was such a wonderful person! Steve and I both have fond memories of growing up with Bill.
September 3, 2015
To Mary and Family, I am so sorry for your loss. Although, I have been away from Salisbury for many years, I remember you fondly. I know you and Bill were a very special couple. I pray God's love and comfort will surround you and your whole family. Judy G. Tisdale
Agnes Spagnolo
September 3, 2015
My heart is heavy and I send my sympathies to your whole family. I will hold you up in prayer . I appreciate his work and will miss him.
Lynn Miller
September 3, 2015
Barbara, Mary, Natalie, Nate and Laura..My deepest sympathy to you. Bil was an amazing man and I loved to joke and cut up with him. Heaven has gained a wonderful Angel...
Peter Cole
September 3, 2015
This is a sad day indeed. Bill made a difference in so many lives. He will be missed.
Sarah Haarlow
September 3, 2015
Celebrating a life well lived and the all the good Bill did on this earth. I know his absence will leave a huge hole in the hearts of many. Love to his family.
Sam Post
September 3, 2015
This is heartbreaking. Bill was generous, kind, and caring. He embodied excellence and inegrity. His way of being was a huge contribution to the community and to people, including me.
Fred Moore
September 3, 2015
To the entire Leonard family, my deepest sympathy. I've known Bill since he was QB at Boyden. We played noon league basketball for many years on the old YMCA floor. I enjoyed classes with his kids when I was a sub at SHS. It hits home when someone your age passes. Bill will be missed.
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