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for Van Leonard
cynthia dalton
February 11, 2010
God Bless!!! Rest in Peace my Friend...Van was a true friend, I will never forget his smiling face. He will truely be missed, and a joy to have met and known. My heart and prayers go out to his family. Gone but never will be forgotten.
Denetra Taylor
February 10, 2010
To the leonard family,
Van was a truly a blessing to me. When I was down in school. He always told me to keep striving in school and before you
know it you will be out. HE WILL BE TRULY MISSED AND I LOVE HIM SOOO MUCH!..I will never forget he told me
not giving up without fight..and he did that....
The best God-father I ever had.....
Teresa Copeland
February 8, 2010
To the Leonard Family:
Although sympathy is only a small consolation, even from the hearts of those who share your sorrow, I want you to know how deeply Van's loss is felt.
He was always pleasant (with a smile on his face) and helpful at work (NFC). He will truely be missed.
I wish to express my deepest sympathy and the hope that the kind thoughts of your many friends will make your grief a little easier to bear.
LINDA GAINES
February 6, 2010
TO THE LEONARD FAMILY:
I OFFER MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY IN YOUR LOSS OF VAN LEONARD, SR. I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER VAN LEONARD SR., WHEN HE AND HIS FAMILY AND MY FAMILY ALSO RESIDED ON DRYADES ST. MANY, MANY, MEMORIES OF VAN AND HIS INFECTIOUS LAUGH AND HIS SUPERCOOL CHARACTER. VAN, YOU WILL BE DEARLY MISSED AND THE MEMORIES OF YOU WILL LIVE ON IN MY HEART. LINDA(LINBERRY)
Andrew and Gail Pointer
February 6, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
February 5, 2010
To the Leonard Family,
My deepest sympathy and condolences. We have lost someone who possessed that special light which could always brighten the lives of others. It was a pleasure to have worked with Van. May you feel Gods' love and ours all around you.
Marlene Romain (NFC)
Delois Tuesno
February 5, 2010
TO the Leonard Family, I pray that you seek comfort in God. God will see through your time of grieve. He was MY FEATHER FIREND. A Walking Dictionary and Talking Encyclopedia,. Delois(Jazzy)
Mildred Gay
February 5, 2010
You and your family have my deepest sympathy. Van was a very nice person to work around and to see his smiling face made everyone happy just to see him. I feel blessed that I was able to have a conversation with him once and a while.May God grant you peace in your hour of grief.
Gail Bailey
February 5, 2010
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Sally Kelley
February 5, 2010
My deepest sympathy to Van's family. Van was a true gentleman and a joy to work with at NFC. He always brightened my day. He was a man of integrity and touched many lives for the better.
Ann Gaten
February 5, 2010
My Prayers are with your family. You could not have known a nicer person. Always smiling at all times. Very nice co-worker..I am glad that he passed our way @ NFC..May God give your family comfort in the time of grief.
Miranda Thompson
February 5, 2010
Uncle Van you will be truly missed.
Love always Tuttie & Hassan
February 5, 2010
To the Leonard Family,
You have my deepest sympathy. He was a very kind and encouraging person. He would always tell me to strive to be the best you can be and I followed his advice. I will continue to keep your family in my prayers.
DW (Bookworm)
The Staff of Estelle J. Wilson Mortuary
February 5, 2010
Offering our deepest sympathies at this time.
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