KENNETH LEE LEONARD Jr.

1971 - 2016

Kenneth Lee Leonard, Jr., 45, of Normal, IL went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, October 7, 2016 with family by his side. Ken was born May 9, 1971 in Park Ridge, IL to Kenneth and Barbara (Hans) Leonard, Sr. He married his college sweetheart, Lana Waynette Davis on November 6, 1993 at Casey First Baptist Church in Casey, IL. From this loving marriage were born two beautiful daughters, Machayla Ann and Mackenzie Lee Leonard. Lana and the girls were the love of Ken's life. He also leaves behind two loving brothers, James (Sandra) Leonard of Naperville, IL; Joseph (Shannon) Leonard of Hampshire, IL; and a loving sister, Michele Leonard of Volo, IL. He always treasured his visits to Lana's hometown of Casey, IL with her parents, Gordon and Ruth Ann Davis and sister-in-law, Dawn and her husband Sam Major of Ozark, MO. Ken leaves behind many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends. Ken's Grandma, Elizabeth Hans of Prospect Heights, IL also survives her beloved Kenny. Ken graduated from James B. Conant High School in Hoffman Estates, IL, in 1989. He then attended Illinois State University and graduated in 1993 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics with an emphasis in Actuarial Science. At ISU, Ken was a four year Track and Field letterman and competed in the decathlon. He was Missouri Valley Conference Champion in the Decathlon in 1991; runner up in 1992 and 1993. Ken worked at Willis Towers Watson as a senior consultant and was a member of the Casualty Actuarial Society, as well as a member of the American Academy of Actuaries. Ken was a consulting actuary for 18 years and thoroughly enjoyed his work. Ken's visitation will be held Monday, October 10, 2016 at Calvary Baptist Church 1017 N. School St., Normal, IL from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. His Memorial Service will be at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, October 11, 2016 at Calvary Baptist Church with Pastors Ralph Wingate and Jerry Kamphuis officiating. Interment will be at Smith Grove Cemetery, Towanda, IL. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to his children's education fund or Calvary Baptist Church where Ken was a faithful member for the last 20 years. Please mail your memorials to the church. Calvert & Metzler Memorial Home, Bloomington, IL is in charge of arrangements. Please view the obituary and share your condolences and memories online at www.calvertmemorial.com .