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Thomas Leonard Obituary
February 28, 1958 - July 22, 2024
Thomas Joseph Leonard "Tommy," age 66, of Ashland, passed away peacefully on July 22, after battling kidney disease.
He was predeceased by his father, John Barry Leonard and mother, Ann White Leonard. He proudly leaves three daughters, Crystal Norman (John), of Mechanicsville, Carrie Leonard (Stephen), of College Park, MD, and Kimberly Leonard (Matt), of Richmond; and four grandchildren, Conner and Bryce Tomlin, and Elliot and Leo Belyea. He is also survived by four siblings, John Barry Leonard, Jr. (Nancy), of Sycamore, IL, Patricia Higgins (Ron), of Ashland, Barbara Dickinson (Bill), of Henrico, and twin sister, Cheryl Harris (Ron), of Ashland; and many nieces and nephews. Tommy grew up and raised his girls on the family farm in Ashland, where he could reliably be found tending the land, pondering mathematical problems, or engaged in a rousing game of Scrabble. A graduate of Patrick Henry High School ('76), Tommy attended UVA and worked for many years with Hanover Fabricators, then Carter and Universal Lumber companies, and enjoyed golfing in his free time. Despite later medical challenges, he maintained a sharp sense of humor and remained close with loved ones, including his dear friend, Ann Prutzman, and his lifelong buddies, Blair Funk, John White, and Jeb Midyette. Tommy's intelligence, photographic memory, and wit were amazing to all who knew him and he will be greatly missed.
A celebration of life will be held 11 a.m., Saturday, September 7, 2024, at Nelsen Funeral Home – Reid Chapel (Ashland). The family thanks the many local providers and services involved in Tommy's care, and requests that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to the Brain and Behavior Research Foundation (www.bbrfoundation.org) or National Kidney Foundation (www.kidney.org).
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US Renal Care
August 5, 2024
Tommy was a great guy and it was a pleasure to have known him. He is greatly missed by all at US Renal Care. Our thoughts are with his family.
Lindsay Angel
July 28, 2024
To Crystal,Carrie and Kimberly
I am sure you do not remember me. I used to babysit you ladies many moons ago. I want to say I am sorry for your loss and prayers lifted for you and the family.
Gewanda Tanner
July 28, 2024
I was a classmate of Tommy´s. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family.
Gewanda Tanner
Leonard Beckwith
July 28, 2024
A great cousin and family member will always rember my Friend and Cousin Tommy I know he's with all our family members in heaven. May God Bless the Leonard Family.
Debbie Lipscomb Zicafoose
July 28, 2024
So very sorry for your loss. Your family will be in my prayers. May the peace of Christ sustain you all.
Terry Agee
July 28, 2024
So sorry for family and friends loss, you're all in my thoughts and prayers
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