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Leonard Scranton Obituary

Leonard "Harry" Scranton, Sr.

Oct. 17, 1937 - Dec. 17, 2016

Pascagoula

Leonard "Harry" Scranton, Jr. age 79, of Pascagoula passed from this life to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, Dec. 17, 2016 surrounded by is family and close friends. Leonard was born to the late Ruth Erikson Scranton and Leonard H. Scranton Sr. in Colon, Republic of Panama on October 17, 1937.

Leonard enjoyed growing up in Panama. He graduated from Cristobal High School in 1956, and went on to serve his country in the United States Air Force from 1956 to 1962. He moved to the United States in 1959. In 1962, he met the love of his life, Leanora Anna Hinkel Scranton. They were married in 1962, and from this union came four children. He hired on with Litton Ingalls Shipbuilding in 1968 and retired in 1998 after 30 years of loyal service. In his retirement, he enjoyed travel, movies, dining out, crossword puzzles, and spending time with family. Leonard was an active member of Our Lady of Victories Catholic Church in Pascagoula. Leonard was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Mary Louise Rakes; brother-in-law, Dale "Rick" Rakes; one nephew, Dale "DG" Rakes, Jr.

Left to cherish his memories is his loyal wife of 54 years, Ann "Tuffy" Hinkel Scranton; two loving sons, Steven Scranton (Valerie), James "Hoss" L. Scranton, Sr-. (Flor); two adoring daughters, Catherine Scranton Porter (David), Susan Scranton Shaw (Sam); 15 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, other family members and devoted friends; Three very close neighbors and dear friends who were always there for over 40 years, Ed and Alice Ball and Lilla Banks.

Visitation will be Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2016, 6:00- 8:00pm, at O'Bryant-O'Keefe Funeral Home in Pascagoula with Rosary to be recited at 7:30pm. Funeral Mass will be Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2016, 10:00am, at Our Lady of Victories Catholic Church in Pascagoula with Father Tony Arguelles officiating and eulogy will be delivered by James "Jimmy" Hinkel. Pallbearers will be Blake Gray, Ronnie Nash, Zane Barron, Brandon Bateman, Alan Hinkel, and Ian Shaw. Honorary pallbearers will be James "Jimmy" Hinkel, Tommy Hinkel, and Hank Hinkel. Interment to follow with military honors at Machpelah Cemetery in Pascagoula. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in his name to St. Vincent de Paul in Pascagoula. You may send condolences to his family or share a memory at www.obryantokeefe.com


Published by The Sun Herald on Dec. 19, 2016.
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Heaven Price

December 23, 2016

My condolences to the family. My prayers are with you.

Leigh Catchot Migues

December 20, 2016

Mrs Ann I am so sorry for the loses your husdan my deepest condolence to you and your family may the lord be with you all.

glenn nettles sr.

December 20, 2016

May God comfort you all with his loving arms to give you comfort and peace during this time and days ahead! It was an honor to have known him. God bless and heart felt sympathy to you all!

Jo & Mick Shannon

December 20, 2016

Ann and family, my heart goes to you and I'm thinking of you. I was so honored to meet Lenny (as Patrick introduced me to him) and so enjoyed our breakfasts at the drugstore and the tales the two men shared, the jokes made and the wonderful teasing and wit of these two men. I know you must be lost without him but, I can not help but smile thinking of those two, sitting on a cloud, looking down and discussing our plights down here in the most colorful, animated and comical ways. All My Love!

Kathy Griggs

December 19, 2016

During my childhood, Uncle Leonard showed me what the phrase "a twinkle in his eye" meant. He was the master of the tease! It was a comfort to me that when my sister was in an automobile accident at the beach, he was there as a strong support. Condolences of the highest order.

Debbie Lagarde

December 19, 2016

I wish I had the opportunity to tell him goodbye. Uncle Leonard will be dearly missed. We always loved to see him at Pops and Grandma Shirley's and when we would visit for breakfast at Jerry Lee's on Sundays. He was a kind jovial man who loved his friends and family! Goodbye Great Uncle Leonard, we love you!

Lacey McElderry

December 19, 2016

With our deepest condolences in this sad and difficult time.

Amy, Angel, Wanda and Crystal

December 19, 2016

Dear Ann and family,
I am so saddened to hear of your loss of Lenny. May the Good Lord strengthen all of you at this very hard time and give you comfort knowing that he is with the Lord and loved ones. My love, Audrey

Audrey Anderson

December 19, 2016

I will always remember Uncle Leonard's commanding presence, his authoritative voice, and his welcoming nature.

Marci Pringle

December 19, 2016

Iwouldliketooffermycondolencestoyouonthelossofyourlovedone.The
painexperiencedbecauseofdeathcanseemunbearable,pleasebe
comfortedknowingthatGodlovesyouandhecanmakeyourgriefbearable.
(Psalm72:7&14).MayyouhavethepeaceofGodinyourheartstohelpyouto
copeandendureduringthisverydifficulttime.(Philip4:6&7).

December 19, 2016

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December 19, 2016

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