William H. "Bud" Leonard

Was also saddened to hear of Billy's death. He was in my class of '53 and we dated a couple of years. I have fond memories of our times together. He loved his family, football & children.

My favorite memory of Bud is from 1953. He and Tom Hildebrand and Mary God Bishop and I were sitting on the school lawn visiting, waiting for our final chemistry exam. He was always such a kind and gentle boy, and so handsome. I saw him only once after graduation, at a class reunion. My prayers go out to his family, as I know this is a tragic loss for them. God bless you all.
Bobbye Jean McDaniel Bing
Diamondhead, MS

He was Uncle Bud to me. A big strong guy. A little scary when I was so little and he was so big. But he always had a quick laugh and a big hug for me. As I grew up, he had his own ideas about what I should do but it was always with love and laughter.

Bud was my brother,and we grew up together, were in an orphnage together, played football, double dated, worked, fought and loved each other as only brothers can. I have so many memories of Bud that there is not room or time to put them all in this book. I was and am so proud of him and all that he accomplished in his short 75 years. We did just so much together and I was so happy for him when he married Carol and for all she meant to him and did for him during their life together and raising...

Bud: Someday there will be a cure for Parkinson's; how I wish it had happened in your lifetime. You and Dickie used to come over and play with my brother Carmen and me when I was 10 years old and I remember playing football with you guys and tackling you. Wow! You were a fine man, Billy Boy. God Speed.

I remember Bud since grammar school. We lived in the same neighborhood. I always felt proud of him. My prayers are with his family at this time.

I was very saddened to hear of Bud's passing. I was in the PHS Class of '53 and always admired his coming back for the reunions. It was always a pleasure to see him. He will be greatly missed.

I graduated with Bud in 1953 and he attended most of our reunions until the last few. He fought a good long battle. He will be missed by so many. My favorite memories are of him in his Military Uniform so tall and handsome.

He was a good man and he will be missed. My deepest sympathies to the family. God Bless.