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David Leonard Obituary
October 22, 1951 - April 9, 2022
Mr. David Murph Leonard, 70, of Morganton, passed away suddenly at his residence Saturday, April 9, 2022.
David was born Oct. 22, 1951, in Burke County, to Stewart Leonard and Helen Simpson Leonard.
He broke records in high school as a member of the track team. David was a proud Marine, having served his country in Vietnam. He was an avid deer hunter and outdoorsman, but, most of all, he was a proud father of two sons.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Betsy Lindsey Leonard.
Those left to cherish David's memory include his sons, Jake and Corey Leonard; granddaughter, Raven; brothers, Michael and Nancy Leonard, Greg and Gina Leonard, Scott and Holly Leonard, and Mark and Vickie Leonard; his twin sister, Debbie Seagers Leonard; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Everybody who knew Murph said he was the toughest man they ever knew.
Memorials may be made to Amorem Hospice, 1721 Enon Rd., Valdese, NC 28690.
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Jayne Russell
April 16, 2022
This is sad news. My condolences to David's family.
Steve (Yank) McCall
April 13, 2022
Sad to here of David's passing.
My prayers are with the family at this time of loss.
Bo Cash
April 12, 2022
My thoughts and prayers for the Leonard family.
Ann McLean Smith
April 12, 2022
Deepest sympathy.
Susan Paterno
April 11, 2022
"I´m not sure what to say in the face of such a difficult loss. Just want the family to know that I care about you, and I share in your sadness."
Mike Clontz
April 11, 2022
I am very sorry to learn about Murph´s passing.
I shall be maintaining my best thoughts for the whole family during this time.
Murph was a standup guy, could always made me laugh and treated me like he´d known me my whole life. He shall be missed.
Absher Twins
April 11, 2022
God bless the family and we offer our condolences to you all.
Absher Twins
April 11, 2022
May God bless the family and we offer our condolences to all.
Jeff Colvin
April 11, 2022
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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