Leonard Robert Barks

Leonard Robert Barks
Leonard passed at Bayfront Hospital on October 26th, 2025, in St. Petersburg, Florida at
the age of 81. Leonard is survived by his two sons Jeffrey (Terri) Barks, South
Rockwood, Michigan, and Christopher Barks (Jennifer Wall), Brighton, Michigan, his
sister Barbara (Paul) Pomeroy, his niece Janel Sauder and his two brother-in-laws
Stephen Hubbard, Michael (Sharon) Hubbard. He was proceeded in death by his
parents Leonard and Ruth Barks, and his loving wife of 45 years, Carolyn S. Barks.
He had nine grand children, Kayla Wright, Samantha Hubbard, Jessica (James) Martin,
Jeffrey Barks, Kody Barks, Konnor Barks, Jenna Barks, Austin Calhoun, and Alicia
Calhoun. Leonard had ten great grand children Shantel Wright, Janessa Wright,
Breyanna Wright, Carter Wright, Gregory Hubbard, Patrick Hubbard, Avary Barks,
Mateo Barks, Jaxxon Martin, and Carson Martin.
Leonard was born on January 11th, 1944, in Gordo, Alabama to Leonard and Ruth
Barks. The family moved from Alabama to Michigan in 1952. He graduated from Livonia
Bentley high school, in 1962. Shortly after, he enlisted in the United States Navy and
was honorably discharged in 1966. He worked for the General Motors Company for 30
years and in 2010, retired to the St. Petersburg area.
He loved the outdoors, fishing, hunting, and cruising around in his Mustang convertible.
He also loved to travel with Carole to places like Hawaii, the Caribbean and Mexico!
However, nothing could surpass his love for his family and friends. His famous line was
"I am the coolest Papa to some amazing kids"!
All will sorely miss his infectious smile, jovial laugh and joking spirit!
A memorial service will be held at a later date for friends and family in Michigan to
celebrate his life.