Raymond Earl Leonard

Raymond Earl Leonard obituary, Panama City, FL

Raymond Earl Leonard

Raymond Leonard Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Heritage Funeral Home & Cremation Services - Panama City on Apr. 29, 2025.

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Raymond Earl Leonard, of New Port Richey, Florida, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, Apil 23, 2025. He was 86.
Raymond was born on May 4, 1938, and raised in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He attended Southeastern Bible College in Alabama. A devoted evangelist and pastor for 53 years, he faithfully served at First Assembly of God of Pinellas Park for 37 of those years (1976-2013).
Raymond was also a gifted singer and musician, recording four gospel albums through his life. He had a passion for gardening and nutrition, deeply loved his family, and above all, he loved Jesus.
He is preceded in death by his father, William Leonard; his mother, Wauneta Myers; and his sister, Lorraine Leonard.
Raymond is survived by his beloved wife of 63 years, Elaine Ray Leonard and his son, Raymond Shawn Leonard.
A private committal service will take place at Millville Cemetery.
"I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith" 2 Timothy 4:7
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