Leonard "Honeycutt" Smith

Leonard A. Smith, 88, of White Earth, MN, died December 24, 2025, at his home.

Leonard Allen, affectionately known by many as Honeycutt, was born September 11, 1937, in White Earth, MN, the 4th child of John Henry and Evelyn (Carl) Smith. Growing up, Honeycutt attended White Earth Mission School and spent most of his childhood in the Detroit Lakes, MN, area. He met the love of his life, Mary Bevins, and the two were united in marriage on November 5, 1971, in South Dakota. They moved to White Earth to make their home and raise their family.

Over the years, Honeycutt worked as a roofer. He worked for many years with his uncles and then with his sons, Tim and Mike, under the name Red Roofers and Sons. Leonard retired at age 69 after tearing off his last roof!

He enjoyed hunting, cutting wood, going to the casino and his scratchies! Most of all, Honeycutt loved family gatherings, playing cards and poker at birthday parties and on holidays. He treasured the time spent with his children and all his grandchildren. He loved each and every one of them but had a unique bond with Cheyenne and Jarred.

Leonard is survived by his wife of 54 years, Mary, of White Earth; children: Karen (Doug Statley) Manypenny of Bagley, MN, Pauline Manypenny of White Earth, Donna Manypenny of White Earth, Diane (Ronald) Chilton of Strawberry Lake, Sherri Bevins of White Earth, Michael Smith of White Earth, Timothy (Lori) Smith of White Earth, and Cheyenne Manypenny also of White Earth; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren; one great-great granddaughter; a sister, Edith Chaberlain of Dearborn Heights, MI; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; two granddaughters, Haley Rayne Smith and Rylee Ann Jackson; two brothers, Carl Smith and Dennis Smith; and five sisters: Connie Bevins, Janice Morley, Patsy Roy, Evelyn "Diddies" Cox and Phyllis Torgerson.

Blessed be the memory of Leonard Allen "Honeycutt" Smith.

Funeral Services will be held at the White Earth Community Center on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at 1:00 pm. Visitation will begin on Monday, January 5, 2026, at 5:00 pm with a ceremony at 7:00 pm and continue until the time of the funeral on Tuesday. Burial will take place in the Spring at Calvary Cemetery in White Earth.