Roy J. Leonard

1935 - 2022

Roy J. Leonard

September 13, 1935 - December 15, 2022

Roy J. Leonard, 87, of Glen Alpine, died peacefully at his home with his wife of 69 years, five children, and grandchildren by his side.

Born Sept. 13, 1935, he was the son of the late Ben and Alma Leonard and Eula Leonard. Roy was a lifelong Glen Alpine resident. He worked at Great Lakes Carbon for many years as a painter until his retirement. Roy loved to ride around the lake on Sunday mornings with his best friend, J.E. Mull.

Roy is survived by his wife of 69 years, Mavis Hart Leonard; children, Libby Eubanks (Eddie), Jeff Leonard Jr. (Alice), Lynne Mould (Rob), Betty Biggerstaff (Randy) and Debbie Meise; 11 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; numerous nieces and nephews; and siblings, Mabel Walker, Mary Simpson, Betty Lyle, Rachel Watkins, Benny Leonard and Diane Wiberg.

In addition to his parents, Roy was preceded in death by his infant sister, Minnie Cathline Leonard and siblings, Jack Leonard, Charles Leonard, Garland Franklin, Jim Franklin, Bob Franklin, Evelyn Yohn and Mindora Lutz.

A graveside service will be held at 12 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 17, at Calvin Heights/Bridge 42, with the Rev. Andrew Whisnant officiating. The family will speak to friends following the graveside.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Amorem Hospice or Calvin Heights/Bridge 42 Church.

Sossoman Funeral Home

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