He was a carpenter.
Mr. Leonard was of the Pentecostal faith.
Survivors include four sisters: Dimple Morrell, Roberta Campos, Jean Leonard, and Brenda Washington; three brothers: Jim Leonard, Mack Leonard, and John Carr; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was the son of the late J.C. and Flora Mae Leonard and was preceded in death by four brothers: Bill Leonard, Frank Leonard, Allen Leonard, and Lawrence Leonard; and one sister: Linda Gross.
There will be a memorial service at 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 27, in Kiser-Rose Hill Chapel with Mary Jane Farmer CLP officiating.