Charles Henry Leonard

1949 - 2022

Charles Henry Leonard
01/17/1949 - 10/01/2022
Charles Henry Leonard was BOI on January 17, 1949 to Kelly and Patricia Leonard of Galveston, Texas, from a long line of Galvestonians, including his great grandfather, who was Galveston's mayor during the Civil War.
Chuck graduated Ball High School in 1967 where he was the best-looking cheerleader on the squad, going on to the University of Texas where he got into all sorts of mischief as a member of Sigma Nu. His best Sigma Nu friends, David Peden and Steve Potts continue their silence concerning the many antics which ensued during those college years.
His senior year was supposed to be devoted to dating as many cute girls as possible, but fate stepped in the first week of school when he met the love of his life, Sally Stotler. It was love at first sight for both of them, and many fun adventures followed, including their wedding on September 1, 1973 and 49 years of marriage.
Chuck spent the majority of his career as a Chief Financial Offer, primarily at Texas Eastern Products Pipeline. He was also a founding member of the board of Delek Industries. His time at both companies afforded Chuck the opportunity to make wonderful friends as well as travel all over the world.
Next to his career and love of family, Chuck devoted himself to GOLF! He was a long-time member of Lakeside County Club as well as Champions Golf Club, and spent many years as a volunteer marshal at Memorial Park Golf Course. He was fortunate to play many courses in five different countries, as well as all over the United States. Chuck would want to mention his favorite golf buddies, David Peden, Dave Condon, and Joel Staff.
Chuck is preceded in death by his parents, Kelly and Pat Leonard, and by his in-laws, Rosemary and Wayne Stotler - as well as Aunt Barbara Wooten, who all loved him like a son. He is survived by sister Patsy Leonard Herrington, brother-in-law, Richard Herrington and nephews Richard and Michael Herrington. Wife, Sally Stotler Leonard, son, William Secrest Leonard, granddaughter Charlotte and grandson, Nathan Leonard. Daughter Katie Leonard Forney, son-in-law Johnny Forney, and grandsons, Charlie and William Forney and granddaughter, Lucy Forney Also surviving Chuck is beloved sister-in-law, Mary Martha Stotler Staff and brother-in-law, Joel Staff. Not to be forgotten are his lovely and loving caretakers, Evelyn Posada, Isabel Villeda and Jasmine Prima De David.
A memorial service will be held at St. Luke's Methodist Church, 3471 Westheimer Road, Houston, TX 77027 at 10:30 in the morning on Friday, October 7 in the Sanctuary, with a reception directly following in the Fellowship Hall. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the First Tee Program of Greater Houston.