John Raymond Leonard

John R. Leonard, age 71 of Owosso passed away Friday, December 10, 2021, at Ascension Genesys Hospital, Grand Blanc. A funeral service will be held at 1:00 PM on Thursday, December 16, 2021, at Watkins Brothers Funeral Homes, Jennings-Lyons Chapel, 520 West Main Street, Owosso, MI 48867. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday, December 15, 2021, from 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM.
John was born June 13, 1950, in Flint, Michigan to the late Harry J. and Doris (Deming) Leonard. He was a graduate of Beecher High School in Flint. He retired from the railroad as a conductor. He married the love of his life Rosemary J. Walker in Owosso on August 1, 1987, followed by a hot air balloon ride to top it off! John enjoyed hunting, riding his Honda Valkyrie, deer camp, watching television, playing any game one could imagine; whether it was cards or a board game ~ he was ready! John loved his family dearly and will be missed beyond measure, he will be forever remembered as "Cookie Grandpa".
John is survived by his loving wife; Rosemary, his children; Tracy Cowles, Brandon (Jennifer) Leonard and Shannon Kuhn, his grandchildren; Taylor Bates, Nickolaus Bates, Harrison Leonard, Henley Leonard, Garrett Kuhn, Gavin Kuhn and Bella Kuhn, his siblings; Sam (Ellen) Leonard, Tom (Barb) Leonard, Patty (Nathan) Bone, Kip (Julie) Leonard, his sister-in-law; Lenore Leonard, his son-in-law; Thomas Bates, many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. He was preceded in death by his daughter; Nicole Bates, his parents; Harry and Doris Leonard, and his brother; Dean Leonard.
Memorials are suggested to the Leonard Family Cabin Fund in John's memory. Online condolences may be shared at www.watkinsfuneralhomes.com.
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