Billy H. Leonard, Sr.'s Obituary
Mr. Billy H. Leonard, Sr., age 78, passed away unexpectedly Monday morning, April 18, 2011. He was born February 12, 1933 in Oak Hill, OH to Clarence and Hazel Leonard. Mr. Leonard worked for Brunswick Corporation for over 40 years before retiring in 1994. In April of 1954 he married the former Carol L. Cooper in Muskegon. Mr. Leonard enjoyed woodworking, fishing, hunting, and watching the tubers float down the river in front of his house. SURVIVORS include 5 children, Debra (David) Martin of Muskegon, Billy (Sally) Leonard, Jr. of Nunica, Alan (Connie) Leonard of Ravenna, Jeffery Leonard of Shelby, Christine (Dan) Dalten of Cadiz, KY; 18 grandchildren, David and Devin Martin, Sara and Adam Leonard, Kevin and Linda Leonard, Kyle, Kelli, and Ashley Leonard, Kenny, Jeffery, Jr., Jessica, Samantha, and Skyler Leonard, John, Shaina, Shawn, and James Driver; 18 great-grandchildren; 5 brothers, Lloyd, Dale, Monte, Gary, Dennis (Rosa) Leonard; 4 sisters, Rosalie (Ronnie) Straight, Beverly (Ross) Campbell, Linda (Dwight) Woods, Shelba (Ronnie) Adkins; former spouse, Carol L. Norton; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Kevin Leonard; and 2 brothers, Ronnie and Darrell Leonard. MEMORIALS to the American Heart Association will be appreciated. Share memories with the family at their On-line Guest Book at www.sytsemafh.com Arrangements by The Lee Chapel, Sytsema Funeral Homes, Inc. 6291 S. Harvey St. (231) 798-1100.
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