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Leonard Alvin Howery

1919 - 2009

BORN

1919

DIED

2009

Leonard Howery Obituary

Leonard Alvin Howery, 89, of Blacksburg, Va., died Thursday, January 29, 2009. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. on Saturday, January 31, 2009, in the McCoy Funeral Home Chapel, Blacksburg, Va.

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Published by Roanoke Times on Jan. 31, 2009.

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Stephanie Bermudez

January 31, 2009

I'm so sory about Leonard I'm a cna that helped him and loved talking to him about all of his brothers wife and kids, and don't let me forget his puppy! My prayers are with you all at this time.

Butch Keith

January 31, 2009

You will always live in our hearts and prayers.

Judy Poff

January 31, 2009

Jimmy and Brenda, I was so sorry to hear about the passing of your father. We are fast losing a complete generation of our loved ones. I can remember as a child, my Mom and Dad bringing me to your home. I only hope our memories will keep this era alive. My thoughts are with you.

Tammy Castor

January 30, 2009

Dear Helen & family, Leonard was a very sweet man, and will be missed. I will miss his hamburgers at bingo at the V.F.W hall on tuesday. Thinking of you, Tammy Castor

Delores Wall

January 30, 2009

Helen and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Leonard was a very important leader in our community and a great role model for the youth, with his many years of service with the 4-H. He was also a great neighbor that could be depended on. He will be greatly missed by many who knew and loved him. God Bless your family. Marvin and Delores Wall

Dean & Iris Sowers

January 30, 2009

We were very sad to hear of Leonard's passing. Our prayers are with the family at this time. We have very fond memories as he was our great uncle and a great one he was. My God send the comforter to you at this time.

Mac and Lylah Shelor

January 30, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

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