Ronald C. Leonard Sr.

Ronald C. Leonard Sr. obituary, Meridian, MS

Ronald C. Leonard Sr.

Ronald Leonard Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Robert Barham Family Funeral Home on May 9, 2024.

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Funeral services for Ronald C. Leonard, Sr. will be held Friday, May 10, 2024, at 12:00 PM at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home with Rev. Bill Widener and Rev. Ron Leonard, Jr. officiating. Burial to follow at Jones Chapel Church of God Cemetery. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with arrangements.
Mr. Ronald C. Leonard, Sr., age 89 of Meridian, MS, formerly of Marion, Virginia, passed away Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at Baptist Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Survivors include his loving wife of 70 years, Dealia Leonard; son, Ron Leonard, Jr (Judy); grandchildren, Jennifer Dooley (Colton); Ryan Leonard (Anna), and Janae Sisson (Jonathan); great-grandchildren, Cannon, Grayson, and Harper Dooley, and Alys Kate Leonard; numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Geraldine Leonard; siblings, Hazel Henderlite (Lewis), Kate Overbay (Roy), A.G. Leonard (Blanche), and Peggy Delp (Straley).
Pallbearers will be Ryan Leonard, Colton Dooley, Jonathan Sisson, Leslie Scott, Jack Rush, and Morris Stamm.
Online condolences may be expressed at robertbarhamffh.com.
Visitation will be held Friday, May 10, 2024, one hour prior to the service at the Robert Barham Family Funeral Home.

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