Leonard Berry

1940 - 2023

Mr. Leonard Berry was the fourth of five children born to the late Carva and Bennie Williams Berry on April 30, 1940 in Orleans Parish. He transitioned peacefully on Wednesday, April 12, 2023 in New Orleans, LA, where he was a life long resident. At the age of 18, Leonard graduated from Joseph S. Clark Senior High School and enrolled in the United States Army, where he served his country for 3 years in the Korean War and was honorably discharged in 1964 after being wounded in enemy territory. Afterwards, He gained employment with the United States Postal Service, where he served his community daily for 35 years. During his 82 years of life, Leonard was a jovial soul who possessed a generous, outgoing personality. He was truly a man dedicated to his family and friends alike. His generous and loving spirit was the reason Leonard was loved so dearly by many more than his immediate family. He will be dearly missed by all of his children, grandchildren, sister, brothers, in-laws, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. In addition to his parents, Mr. Berry is also preceded in death by his grandparents. Survivors include his beloved children, Donald Brooks, Sr., Marla Stewart, Troy Rhodies, Leonard C. Berry (Rashetta Berry), Jade Williams and Claudia Berry; grandchildren, Ashley Hebert (Timmie Jr.), David Berry, Maia and Miles Stewart, Terrance and Devin Williams, Donald Jr. and Travis Brooks; great grandchildren, Donald, III and Isaac Brooks, Anastasia Hebert; siblings Eula Berry Lewis, Johnnie Ervin, Edward and Darryl Berry. A Celebration service honoring the life and legacy of the late Mr. Leonard Berry will be held in the Chapel of Charbonnet Labat Glapion Funeral Home, 1615 St. Philip Street, New Orleans, LA 70116 on Wednesday, April 19, 2023 at 10 am. Interment Southeast Louisiana Veterans Cemetery, Slidell LA.. Visitation 9 am in the chapel. Repass Bullet's Sports Bar, 2441 AP Tureaud Avenue, New Orleans, LA. Due to Covid variants, face masks and social distancing encouraged. Please sign online guestbook at www.charbonnetfuneralhome.com. Charbonnet Labat Glapion, Directors (504) 581-4411.