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Leon Bouknight Obituary
Leon was a modern-day renaissance man of many talents, and he forged his professional career from a variety of interests. From youth pastor, public speaker, professional magician, radio announcer, multimedia specialist, author, and technology specialist. Leon was an insatiably curious serial entrepreneur who was well known for his compassion, creativity, and storytelling abilities. Though he blazed a trail across many fields, his work was often in service of others, and Leon left an indelible impression on everyone he encountered.
A consummate gourmand, his culinary exploits were nearly legendary and only rivaled by his love of music and of the arts. Quick to make friends and a willing confidant, Leon rarely met a stranger. His travels took him across the whole of the United States, Canada, Africa, South America and Europe. His journeys on this earth were marked by his dedication to his ideals, his love of family, and his commitment to God.
Those who knew Leon will remember him for his humor and ability to mesmerize a crowd with his entertaining, robust storytelling. Though, above all, his contributions to the fashion of suspenders will be most sorely missed, the fields of coffee brewing, bike riding and facebooking are the poorer for his loss.
He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Susan McCall Bouknight, his three sons Jamie, Josh and Jonathan, and their families. He also leaves a sister, Deborah Perry, and many other family members and friends who will sadly miss him.
Services will be held 2 p.m. on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at Ramey Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow at Shiloh Methodist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.
An upstate Celebration of Life will be held 2 p.m. on Thursday, July 3, 2025, at Flat Rock Baptist Church. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks you to please make donations to Shiloh Methodist Church, c/o Kent or Glenda Rushton, 4036 John J. Rushton Road, Saluda, SC 29138 or Living Hope Baptist Church, 7615 Liberty Highway, Liberty, SC 29657 or Cancer Association of Anderson, 215 East Calhoun Street, Anderson, SC 29621.
Please share your memories and condolences online at www.rameyfuneralhome.com.
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