Leon was employed for 30 years with Southwestern Bell, retiring as Regional Vice-President, External Affairs. He served as Treasurer/Board Member for the South Suburban Basketball Association, Board Member on Kansas City Crime Commission and various other organizations, Surviving Spouses and Family Endowment ( S.A.F.E.), and Second Chance. Leon was a former NFL player for the Green Bay Packers from 1969-1972. He was a member of St. James United Methodist Church.
Leon was preceded in death by his parents Leon Harden Sr. and Betty Rose Harden. Survivors include: wife, Andrea Harden; children: Rachael Riley, Lisa Harden, LeDrea Harden, Leon Maurice Harden III; brothers and sisters: Shafaah Maghfirat, Ronald Harden Sr., Linda Paul, Donna Nelson and Janet Harden; 5 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren, a host of nieces and nephews.
Memorial service will be 11 am with visitation from 10-11 at St. James United Methodist Church 5540 Wayne St., Kansas City, MO 64110. A repass will be held at Swope Memorial Golf Course, 6900 Swope Memorial Drive, Kansas City, Missouri, 64132.
Arrangements under the direction of Mt Moriah, Newcomer & Freeman Funeral Home, Kansas City, MO.
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