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Royce Leopard Obituary
Born on November 16, 1935, in Saluda, he was the son of the late Homer and Mamie Lee Hazel Leopard. Mr. Leopard served 8 years in the Army National Guard. He retired from Greenwood Mills after 46 years of services.
A member of Providence Baptist Church, Royce was an avid antique car enthusiast, loving to rebuild engines, and buying and selling cars. He was a member of the Bass Fisherman's club, and enjoyed fishing and camping.
He was devoted to his family, and his wife Ruth of 66 years, and was a loving Daddy, and Pop.
Surviving in addition to his wife of the home are, his daughter, Michelle Crowe of the home; son-in-law, William Crowe; a sister, Glendine (John) Lawton; a half-brother, Tony (Cathy) Leopard; a sister-in-law, Joyce Leopard; three grandsons, Austin (Andrea) Crowe and, Forrest (Whitney) Crowe, Aaron (Anne) Crowe; five great-grandchildren; and 2 great-grandbabies due in October.
He was predeceased by a brother, Homer (Sonny) Leopard.
Graveside services will be conducted 1 PM Tuesday at Greenwood Memorial Gardens with Rev. Lamar Babb and Mr. Talmadge Luker officiating.
The family is at the home, and will receive friends at Blyth Funeral Home from 11:30-12:30 Tuesday morning.
Memorials may be made to Hospice & Palliative Care of the Piedmont, 408 W. Alexander Ave., Greenwood, SC 29646. The family would like to extend a special thank you to his private care-giver, Gail Bennett, and to the Hospice CNA's.
For online condolences, please visit www.blythfuneralhome.com.
Blyth Funeral Home & Cremation Services is assisting the Leopard family.
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