Edgar William Leonard

1943 - 2014

Edgar William Leonard obituary, 1943-2014

BORN

1943

DIED

2014

FUNERAL HOME

Mobile Memorial Gardens Funeral Home

6040 Three Notch Road

Mobile, Alabama

Edgar Leonard Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jul. 25, 2014.

Edgar William "Buster" Leonard, a native Mobilian, passed away Thursday July 24, 2014. He was a five-year veteran of the United States Air Force who served during the Vietnam War. Buster, a career Quality Assurance Tester, retired from Teledyne Continental Motors and then later from Treadwell Ford. He was an avid fan of Alabama football, golf, and fishing. He was preceded in death by his mother, Erysline Green Chesser; sister, Sherry Harvey; niece, Jackie Wood, and father, George Herman Leonard. He is survived by his beloved wife of 50 years, Patricia "Patsy" Jones Leonard; children, Alan, Charles (Angie), and Brian Leonard; two sisters, Pat Wood (Bill) and Rita Verry (Wayne); brother-in-law, Kit Harvey; five grandchildren; his cherished Chihuahua Lillie, and many other beloved relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held on Monday, July 28 at 2:00 p.m. fr9om the chapel of Mobile Memorial Gardens Funeral Home. Visitation will start at 12 noon. Interment will be in Mobile Memorial Gardens. Condolences may be offered at www.mmgfuneralhome.com.

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July 29, 2014

Mary Smith

Alan so sorry for the loss of your dad. My thoughts are with you and your family

July 28, 2014

Karen Harris

Prayers and love

July 27, 2014

Jason Kerr

Pasty, many prayers and blessings to you and your family at this time of sorrow. Buster was not only a great employee but a great friend. If any of you need anything please let myself and the Treadwell Family know. God Bless you and your family.

July 26, 2014

Emily Petway

The girls and I are thinking of you all. Much love, Emily, Maddy, and Katie Petway

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