James Allen Leonard

James Allen Leonard

James Leonard Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Dec. 29, 2010.
James Allen Leonard BRISTOL, Va. James Allen Leonard, age 45, passed away Dec. 26, 2010. He was born March 30, 1965, in Bristol Tennessee. James lived in the Bristol area all of his life and retired from Vestal Landscaping. Survivors include: son, Robert James Leonard; daughter, Santana Leonard; parents, Allen and Sue Vestal Leonard; special grandmother, Mary Vestal; step-children, Dennis Jeffrey Lester and Christina Lester; siblings, Luther Wayne Leonard and wife Teresa, Penny Louise Helton and husband Mike; three grandchildren, Victoria Leonard, Chesney Feltman and Skylar Lester; several nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles; special friend, Dave Hoss; special pets, Foxy and Austin. A memorial service will be held Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2010, at 7 p.m. in the Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Austin Cook officiating. The family will receive friends from 5-6:45 p.m. prior to the service. Online condolences may be registered at www.weaverfuneralhome.net In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family. Arrangements have been made with Weaver Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

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January 5, 2011

Angie Conley posted to the memorial.

January 5, 2011

sarah (vestal)jones posted to the memorial.

January 4, 2011

barbie mumpower posted to the memorial.

Angie Conley

January 5, 2011

We are so very sorry to hear of James passing. Mark and I were out of town and didn't hear until this past weekend. We will keep you all in our prayers.
Mark & Angie Conley and family

sarah (vestal)jones

January 5, 2011

sue,i just wonted to say how very sorry we are to hear of this i loved james allan we had some great times together at aunt mary and uncle jims growing up i wished those days neaver ended,seemed like we got into everything and uncle jim always got us but to us it was fun as the days pass i hope god holds you all close to him to help ease your stinging hearts from this i love you all sarah (vestal ) jones

barbie mumpower

January 4, 2011

I'm so sorry 4 your lose I love all you guys if yall need anything let me know I'm always here

Scott Walsh

January 4, 2011

Ive never had the luxery of meeting James. I had heard so many great things about him, I know we would have become good friends. All the people in family that Ive had come to know are very good people, With great hearts,, may god bless youins and will be in my prayers,,,, GOD BLESS JAMES LEONARD

January 3, 2011

Everyone, thank you so much for your kind words. It means more than you could ever know.
Thank You,
Robert Leonard, Victoria Leonard & Ashley

December 30, 2010

Sue & Mary, I am so sorry for your loss. May God be with you in this time of your
grief. You will be in my prayers.

Roselle Graybeal - Marie Burkett's daughter

Bobby Greer

December 30, 2010

Penny,Mike ,Corey, Robert,Ashley,and Tory we are so sorry for your loss. We just now heard and you all are in our thoughts and prayers. We love you Bobby Jane and girls.

Diane Phipps

December 30, 2010

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

December 30, 2010

James I will miss you even though it has been awhile since we have seen each other. May God Bless your family during the loss of their loved one. I will never forget you.

Jerry Leonard

December 30, 2010

I did not know James but I am sorry for his Family.

December 29, 2010

we miss you uncle J

December 29, 2010

We are so sorry for your loss, if there is anything we can do please let us know. We will not forget riding dirtbikes with James Allen & Luther, there was always so much fun to have when we were all together.
Norval (Bug) , Sara Mccracken ( Campbell)and families.

December 29, 2010

Were so sorry to hear about James. Our thoughts and Prayers are with you all. If you need anything at all let us know.

The Spradlyn Family

Lorraine & Marty Bowman

December 29, 2010

James u will be forever missed the memories marty and i have will forever be with us ,and as we think of you, we will always remember your good heart and the fact that no matter what, you could always make us laugh .i know you are with the lord now but you will forever be in our heart rest in peace my dear friend

Corinna Faidley Fox

December 29, 2010

To Mr. & Mrs Leonard, Penny and Luke, and family. I don't know if you will remember me, it's been 25 years, I just wanted to say I am sorry for your loss. It has been a long time, but he was my first love and I think of him fondly. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and he is in God's tender hands.

Clell Gamble

December 29, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with the entire family. May God comfort all of you.

December 29, 2010

we love you uncle J

Michael Jennings

December 29, 2010

To the family of James I am sorry to hear about your loss. My condolences are with you I knew James a long time. Prayers are with you. Michael Jennings

December 29, 2010

to james;s family i grew up with james we were good friends my prayes are with you terry tate bristol va

Mattie Salyer Feathers

December 29, 2010

Sue, Allen, Penny and Luke, I know that your hearts are broken at the loss of your son/brother. I was so shocked when I heard his name on the news. Please know that you all are in my thoughts and prayers. Look to the Lord for comfort and He will see you through these hard times. I'm always here if you need anything. With love and prayers, Mattie, Mike and Emily Feathers

gary & beulah tipton

December 29, 2010

gary and beulah tipton

he will be missed by all that new him he was a friend anytime you call he was there

Dean,DeVada and Kelsey Booher

December 29, 2010

Penny and family,
We are truly sorry for your lose.We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.


I know right now at your time of grief
Its hard to understand so I pray that you will find some comfort under God's loving hands.

M.S.Lowndes

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