Photo courtesy of CLOSED-Redmond-Richardson Funeral Home, Inc - Kingstree
Mar 9, 1957 - Jun 10, 2023
My condolences to the McCottry family. Praying that God will comfort you through this very difficult time.
Margaret Fitts & The Guardian Angel Senior Care Family
Margaret Fitts
June 19, 2023 | Columbia, SC | Friend
Peace Be Still. Beloved Leonard as we Celebrate your Life May you Transition into the Light & join the Divine Ancestors & Rise in Eternal Peace & Power. Sending Peace Love Light & Healing to family & friends
Pearl Gordon
June 17, 2023 | Kingstree, SC | Classmate
God is with you family during this difficult time.
Leonard was like our like brother when we were growing up, always wanted to be with the big kids (Ray, Eldred, Sharon, Cynthia, Wynnetta).
I will remember our running joke cuz and smile knowing that you are Resting In Paradise.
Gone but you will not be forgotten.
Sharon Boyd
June 16, 2023 | Bluffton, SC | Family
God, please admit Leonard into the kingdom. I’m sure he will make you smile and laugh a lot with his antics.
Please provide comfort to his family and to us his friends.
Special shoutout to the remaining bond brothers Leroy, Tony and Pernell.
Robert Chatman
June 15, 2023 | Salters, SC | Classmate
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Freda Alston Tisdale
June 13, 2023 | Kingstree, SC | Friend
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Lucinda Green
June 12, 2023 | Kingstree, SC | Friend
It is with deep regret and profound sorrow that we sadly announce the passing of Leonard James McCottry, age 66, of Kingstree, South Carolina who passed away on Saturday, June 10, 2023 at McLeod Regional Medical Center, Florence, South Carolina.
Family members are receiving friends at 734 St. John Street, Kingstree, South Carolina.
Funeral services will be 12:00 Noon on Monday, June 19, 2023 at Greater Bethel AME Church, 308 West Main Street, Kingstree, SC, where the pastor, Reverend Dr. Brian L. Williams will deliver the Words of Comfort. The Interment will follow at Greenlawn Cemetery, Highway 52 North, Kingstree, South Carolina.
Leonard James McCottry was born on Saturday, March 9, 1957 in Kingstree, South Carolina to the late Jacob Harold and Barbara Jean Goodlet McCottry. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Leon Curtis and Mildred Wilson Goodlet and his paternal grandparents, James and Lucille Scott McCottry.
Leonard graduated from Kingstree Senior High School in 1974. After graduation, he joined the United States Air Force where he received the rank of E4. After serving four years, he furthered his career with the United States Department of Defense in Philadelphia, PA.
Leonard was known as the family comedian and always had a joke or a punchline to keep the family laughing.
Leonard met and married Tonya Regina Brown McCottry while at the United States Department of Defense. This union brought them two wonderful children, Lynette and Marcus.
Leonard is survived by two children, Lynette Daniel McCottry of Philadelphia, PA and Marcus Antonio McCottry of Philadelphia, PA ;three aunts: Mary Pinder of Miami, FL, Lee McCottry of Philadelphia, PA and Louise Green of Emporia, VA; a god sister, Carolyn McClary of Kingstree, SC; his life partner, Dorinda Taylor of Kingstree, SC and her children; a host of other relatives and dear friends.
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