Edward A. “Buck” Leonard, 95, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home on Sunday, December 10, 2017 surrounded by his loving wife Vernadine and family. Edward was born on June 21, 1922 to Edward J. and Mary Leonard of Houma and graduated from High School in New Orleans.
In 1942, upon enlistment to the United States Navy during World War II he served aboard the NRAB, NTC, and U.S.S. Dutchess, earning C rank. He was awarded the Good Conduct Medal, Asiatic Pacific American Area Ribbon, and the Philippine Liberation Medal during his 3 years of service, receiving an honorable discharge in 1945.]
He is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Percy, Paul and Joe Leonard; sister, Pearl Austin and one son Gerald Leonard. Those left to cherish his memory is his wife, Vernadine of Welsh; son, Michael Leonard of New Orleans; daughters, Diana and Cynthia Leonard both of New Orleans, LA; sister, Catherine Cook of Metairie LA.
Services will be 10am, Wednesday, December 13, 2017 at Hixson Funeral Home of Welsh. Visitation will be Tuesday, December 12, 2017 from the hours of 2pm until 7pm with a rosary at 6pm. Visitation will resume on Wednesday at 8:30am until time of service. Burial will follow at Ardoin Cove Cemetery. Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.hixsonfuneralhomes.com
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