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Urban Maurice "Joe" Leonard Jr.

Urban Maurice "Joe" Leonard Jr. obituary

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Urban Leonard Obituary

Urban "Joe" Maurice Leonard, Jr. passed away on Saturday, January 4, 2014, at the age of 84. Beloved husband of the late Beverley White Leonard. Father of Kirk Leonard, Jo Ann Leonard Harris, Eric Leonard, Lisa L. Voelz, Laura L. Dauterive, and the late Lynda Leonard. Son of the late Claire Fisher and Urban Maurice Leonard, Sr. Brother of the late Marion, Betty, Glyn, and Patricia. Grandfather of Jessica Erin Leonard, Cory Joseph Leonard, and Brett Michael Leonard. Great-grandfather of Lyla Rose Picolo. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Funeral Service in the Chapel of Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd. on Friday, January 10, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. Visitation will begin at 11:00 a.m. until service time. Interment will follow at All Saints Mausoleum in Metairie Cemetery. To view and sign the Family Guest Book, go to www.lakelawnmetairie.com.

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Published by The New Orleans Advocate from Jan. 7 to Jan. 10, 2014.

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Stephanie Kennedy

January 9, 2014

Laurel, Alexa and Brett have My Deepest Sympathy. I miss you guys and sorry I can't attend the service. You all are in me Prays.

Jeanne Davis

January 9, 2014

Laura and family, my deepest sympathy on the loss of your father.

January 9, 2014

Brett, Cory and family, We are very saddened to hear of your Grandfathers death. Our prayers are with you and your family. Sincerely, Linda and Matthew

Gina and Dewain Koonce

January 8, 2014

Eric, as I mentioned in my private message to you, we are never ready to lose our parents. I still have bad days when I cry for no reason over the loss of my father. I am sorry I will not be able to attend this Friday but you and your family are in my prayers...love you guys so much

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