Photo courtesy of J M Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc. - Petersburg
Jan 14, 1951 - Mar 4, 2022 (Age 71)
To the Leonard Family. I’m praying for peace and comfort during this time
Evangelist Cynthia Davis
March 12, 2022 | Frederickgsburg, VA | Friend
My condolences and prayers are with you Family.
BARBARA WRIGHT
March 12, 2022 | Nashville, NC
Your will be missed uncle Hank. Glad to have known you ask my uncle. Your brother Robert Battle and sister in law Ernestine love you upon first sight. May you rest in peace.
Mr and Mrs Olriche Georges
Darlicia Georges
March 12, 2022 | Rocky Mount, NC
I would like to Extend my Condolences, Sympathy, and Prayers to Elder Johnson & The LEONARD Family at this Difficult Time. I Pray in the Precious Name of Our LORD & SAVIOR JESUS CHRIST, that GOD COMFORT, & KEEP You ALL In Perfect PEACE.
YOURS IN CHRIST,
Missionary Jewel Tabb Hill
Jewel Hill
March 11, 2022 | Petersburg, VA | Friend
My Condolences And Prayers To All His Family and Friends! He was always a nice person i didn't see him much but whenever we did cross path he always had a laugh for me. Lol !
Fly High Mr. William And Rest Up In Paradise You'll Be Missed
Cynthia James
March 10, 2022 | Petersburg, VA | Friend
He was a very kind man and always had time to talk to me.
James ARCHIE
March 09, 2022 | Petersburg, VA | Friend
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Veronica (Wireframe) Holland-Wells
March 09, 2022 | LOUISVILLE, KY | Friend
Praying For The Family Church Family And Friends
Evangelist Shirley May Dicson
March 07, 2022 | Petersburg, VA | Friend
Mr. William H. Leonard, Jr., 71, entered eternal rest on March 4, 2022, at Southside Medical Center in Petersburg, Virginia. William was born on January 14, 1951, in Nash County, North Carolina to his parents, the late William H. Leonard, Sr. and Carrie Stewart. During this lifetime, he had the chance to experience love in which he married the late Patricia Leonard. After her passing he found love again with is life-long partner Porn Dupree. He was a devoted husband and partner, adored son, respected brother and a cherished uncle and friend to many near and far.
William was known for his bright smile, witty sense of humor and his ability to drive anything with wheels. He was the oldest of six brothers and three sisters. He is fondly remembered by his siblings for his dedication to hard work, being a sharp dresser and meticulous about keeping his cars clean. But he was most known for his independence and his passion for chasing the Big One (the lottery). His favorite lottery numbers were 1011, 1702, and 1951. William possessed a smile that would make you want to smile and always had a way with words. At the end of his conversations, it was always thought provoking.
William graduated from Petersburg High School in 1970. He had a career in transportation and logistics. He held a commercial driver's license which allowed him to drive eighteen-wheeler trucks. He was a Bus Driver for the Metro in Washington, DC and Petersburg, Virginia for many years. He also worked over 17 years at Walter Reed Medical Center.
William enjoyed serving the Temple located at 711 Halifax Street, Petersburg, Virginia. He also enjoyed baseball, spending time with family, and playing the lottery.
He was preceded in death by his sister, Reva Johnson (Sam).
He is survived by his daughter, Tracy Ellis (Marcus); his siblings, Silas E. Leonard, Johnny Ray Leonard (or Najee Wallyyuddin Abdullah), Linda Faye Johnson (Michael), George Leonard, Sr., Edward Leonard, Anthony Leonard, and Gretchen Branch; aunts, Dorthy Allen and Esther Marshall (Wilbert); and uncle, George Hines. He also leaves behind a grandson and great-granddaughter and a host of nieces and nephews.
William was especially grateful for the love and care given to him by his devoted siblings who loved and cherished for him in their many different ways. William will be eternally grateful for all they have done!
Special gratitude for his spiritual leader “The Monk” for his guidance and support throughout his spiritual journey.
Services will be held 1:00 P.M., Saturday, March 12, 2022 at the Chapel of J. M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, the Rev. Linda Johnson, eulogist.
J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.
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