Leonard Anthony Kaleta

Leonard Anthony Kaleta obituary, Houston County, GA

Leonard Anthony Kaleta

Leonard Kaleta Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Heritage Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory on Dec. 19, 2025.
Leonard Anthony Kaleta, 69, of Houston County, Georgia, formerly living in Thomasville, Georgia, passed away on December 15, 2025. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, January 3, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., at Heritage Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory.

To his family, Leonard was lovingly known as "Pops." To friends, he was known as Lenny or PJ. Leonard was born on November 25, 1956, in Franklin, Ohio, to Ronald and Marjorie Kaleta. Leonard was artistic in many ways. Whether it was working on cars, building furniture, painting, or creating something new, he had a natural talent and creativity that showed in everything he did. He loved fishing, going on vacation, Tigger, the Chicago Bears, the Georgia Bulldogs, and the Ford brand. Leonard was a devoted and loving grandfather who truly adored his grandchildren.

Leonard was preceded in death by his wife, Karen Kaleta; Janis Kaleta; and his parents, Ronald and Marjorie Kaleta. He is survived by his children, Mandy Kaleta, Jeremiah Kaleta, and Layla Newby; his grandchildren, Bryson Rawls, Carson Rawls, Ryan Kaleta, and Journie Nigro; and his sister, Rhonda Kaleta.

Leonard will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.

Please sign the online registry and leave a personal condolence for the family.

Heritage Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory has the honor of being entrusted with the arrangements.

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Your #1

January 3, 2026

I miss you, dad

Jessica Moore

January 2, 2026

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always. To Mandy. We have been friends since forever and even though we are miles apart I am here for you now and always. I´m a phone call and a glass of whatever away. I hope you find peace in the darkest of times and that the memories you have last a lifetime.

Lawrence weldon

December 27, 2025

Lawrence weldon coworker and friend

Babette

December 21, 2025

I pray that God sends his Angels to hold you and your family in their arms. Stay strong. He´s watching over you and your boys just know he will always be be guiding you.

Jessica Lynn

December 20, 2025

Praying so hard for Mandy, her boys, and the rest of the family. Pops will definitely be missed. Love you all.

Misti Renna

December 20, 2025

Pops you will forever be missed !! Enjoy heaven and we will see you soon!!

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