Mr. Jeffery Mark Leopard

"Loving Father, Son, and Brother" Waynesville-Mr. Jeffery Mark Leopard age 46, of Waynesville, died on November 12, 2011, at the Charles George VA Medical Center. Mr. Leopard was born on January 22, 1965, to Mark Leopard and the late Camilla Trantham Bruce. In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his brother Matthew Leopard; his maternal grandparents M.C. and Ruth Trantham; and his paternal grandparents Bill and Ella Leopard. Jeffery enjoyed anything to do with the outdoors especially fishing, camping, hunting and going to Fontana Lake. He was also a country music fan and was of the Baptist faith. In addition to his father he is survived by three sons, Troy, Adam, and Coleman; one daughter Chloe; the mother of his children Melissa Muse Leopard; one sister Trish Leopard (Russell); two grandsons Elijah and Ezra; one niece, Hanah; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. Services will be held at 3PM on Saturday November 19, 2011 in the Chapel of Garrett Funeral Home. Rev. Billy Ferguson will officiate and the family will receive friends two hours prior to the service. Inurnment will follow at Green Hill Cemetery. At other times the family will be at the home of Mark Leopard. The family would like to extend thanks to the Doctors, Nurses, and Staff in the I.C.U. at the Charles George VA Medical Center. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project at 4899 Belfort Road, Suite 300, Jacksonville FL, 32256 or the Haywood Christian Ministry Fuel Fund at 150 Branner Avenue, Waynesville, NC, 28786. Garrett Funerals and Cremations is caring for the Leopard Family. www.garrettfuneralsandcremations.com