DR. EDWARD CHARLES LEONARD

Dr. Edward Charles Leonard, a respected member of the Memphis business community, died on Thursday, January 31, 2013. He received his PhD in organic chemistry from the University of North Carolina and an MBA from the University of Chicago. At the time of his retirement he was General Manager/Group Vice President of the Oleochemical Group of Witco Corporation, Memphis, TN. After retirement, he went on to establish his own successful company, Botanoceuticals, Inc. He was the author of a number of technical papers and held a number of patents. He was recognized worldwide as an expert in his field. Dr. Leonard was Chairman of the Board, 1992 and 1993, of The United Way of Greater Memphis. He also served as Campaign Chairman in 1991. He was Funding Chair for The Foundation For The Library, raising private sector funding, and Campaign Chairman for the new Central Library. He served on a number of boards, Le Passes, MIFA, The Community Foundation, Crichton College and the Business Department of the University of Memphis, to name a few. Dr. Leonard will leave a legacy of good work. He was a faithful member of Second Presbyterian Church, retiring an Elder Emeritus. His faithfulness was very important to him. There will be a memorial service on Wednesday, February 6, 2013 at 10 a.m. at the Second Presbyterian Church Chapel. Visitation will follow the service. Dr. Leonard is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Evelyn, and many friends. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, contributions be made to Second Presbyterian Church, The Foundation For The Library or The Church Health Center. Dr. Leonard will be buried in his family cemetery in High Point, NC. Online condolences and floral tributes may be made by visiting www. memphisfuneralhome.net. Memphis Funeral Home And Memorial Gardens 5599 Poplar Ave. (901)725-0100