1939
2017
John P. Leonard, age 77 of Gardendale, AL passed away on Sunday, June 18, 2017. John was a wonderful husband, father, and grandfather who was very much loved and will be greatly missed. He was a devoted family man who always put everyone else's needs before himself. John served his country proudly as a veteran of the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict in the 1st Cavalry Division. He worked for U.S. Steel for over 30 years and was retired as the Senior Maintenance Foreman. He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul E. and Annie "B" Leonard. John is survived by his loving wife of over 50 years, Ann Schroeder Leonard; a son, John Robert Leonard; his daughters, Joanne Goodmon (Roger) and Amy Leonard (Kyle Smith); brothers, William E. Leonard (Mouresa), Robert Leonard (Jane), and James Leonard (Debra); grandchildren, Cara Goodmon Royster (Brandon), April Goodmon (Heath Blasingame), Shauna Graves (Ryan), Holly Goodmon (John Spinoso), Ryan Leonard (Tiffany), Denisa LaVecchia, Justin Leonard, and Toni LaVecchia; great-grandchildren, Annie Gabrielle Goodmon, Austin Reed, Tyler Reed, Riley Graves, Kody LaVecchia, Zoey Graves, Hadleigh Leonard, and Mason Leonard; a host of nieces, nephews, and many friends.
Services will be held on Thursday, June 22, 2017 at Ridout's Gardendale Chapel with visitation from 11 AM until Chapel service time at 1 PM. Interment will follow in Oakwood Memorial Gardens.
Arrangements under the direction of Ridout's Gardendale Chapel, Gardendale, AL.
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June 20, 2017
Kerry Tillery
I am saddened by the loss of such a great fine man. I am also saddened for the pin and sorrow that his beautiful loving wife will feel along beside their children and extended families. There are no words for a moment like this. Just know that one day shall you believe you will see him again! He is now moved on to a miraculous place that we can only dream of and hope to be one day. Take things one day at a time be kniw thr he loved each and everyone of you with all he had to give and more! My heart is with you all. Love Kerry Tillery
June 20, 2017
Mary Hardin
Praying for the family
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