Leon was born on December 2, 1947 to the late Chester Leon and Rebecca Faith, Sr.
He graduated from Durrett High School in 1966 and worked for American Standard for 29 years and 11 months.
Leon survived by his children, Lee Faith (Bethany), Carol Lynn Faith, Jalal Hoehler (Brian), Jason Scott Faith, and Adam Faith (Brandi); 11 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; siblings, Sallie Sloan, Katie Faith, Yolanda Schroer, Perry Faith, and Debby Machan (Chet).
A funeral service to honor the life of Leon will be held at 12pm on Tuesday, February 11, 2014 at Evergreen Funeral Home, with interment to follow in Evergreen Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 2-8pm Monday at the funeral home.