James Gary Leonard
February 25, 1938 ~ October 7, 2009
Resided in:
East Flat Rock, NC
Asheville Butterfly Trail
James Gary Leonard, 71, of East Flat Rock, died on Wednesday, October 7, 2009, at Memorial Campus, Mission Hospitals.
A native of Youngstown, OH, Mr. Leonard was the son of the late James and Rose Mary Roys Leonard. He was also preceded in death by a son, Todd Joseph Leonard.
A veteran of the U.S. Navy, Mr. Leonard was a retired pressman for the New York Times.
He is survived by his wife, Mildred Finkelday Leonard; daughter, Donna Marie Leonard, of New York; sons, James Gary Leonard, of Flat Rock, and Jason Sean Leonard, of Hendersonville; six grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren.
A funeral service for Mr. Leonard will be 2:00 p.m. Monday at the Western Carolina State Veteran's Cemetery, in Black Mountain.
Groce Funeral Home on Patton Ave. is assisting the family.
rest in peace dad
Love and Prayers for all of the Leonards!
I love you guys!
Sandra
So sorry to hear about your dad, Fred and I send our deepest condolences.
I love you and I know that you will always be watching over Mom and the whole family. Rest in Peace.
We are saddened for your loss and our thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time. My the lord comfort and bless the family at this time.
Kenny and Debbie
MILDRED SORRY TO LEARN OF JIMMY’S PASSING. MY WIFE AND I WILL BE IN TOUCH AS SOON AS YOU ARE ABLE TO RECOVER FROM THE UNTIMELY PASSING. I WAS AMAZED TO LEARN AS IT WAS SO SUDDEN. I WILL EXPLAIN BY E-MAIL LATER AS TO WHY I COULDN’T ATTEND. BLESS YOU AND YOYR FAMILY IN YOUR TIME OF GREIF
Aunt Millie, Sorry to hear about your unexpected loss. My Mom and Dad are also upset. I will remember him as a fun loving person, based on the stories I’ve heard from when he was in the service with my Dad. I was really young, but I remember him visiting us in his VW ‘Thing’, and when he picked me up from the Navy ship when I was in New York during fleet week. (on his motorcycle) Please contact me if there’s anything I can do to help.
Dear Millie,Donna,Jimmy Jr.,and Jason.So sorry to hear about your husband and father (my brother) passing. Love Kay Mansfield
Love you Grandpop We love you!!!
So sorry to hear… sending love and prayers to you Aunt Millie! & to Donna, Jimmy, Jason and their families!
So sorry, wish I could be there for the service. I will talk with you soon.
Big Jim
You and I had a great time together through the years. Through life people come and go, but we had our years of good times and friendship. Even though we moved away phyically, we have been together in spirit.I hope when I go to that far off place, we will be friends there as well. Good by old friend, Until we meet again
Your friend & buddy
Artie
PS: Don’t forget your bike and T-shirts
To The Leonards
Milly,Dona,Jim,& Jay
I’m very sorry for your lose. My prayers are with you all.
Your Fathers Friend
Artie
God Bless you Grandpa! You will be missed very much by all of us. We love you!
Pop: You were a shining light while among us, And now you are a steady glow where we remember but never forget what a spirited friend you were to everybody!
You are missed but not forgotten.