J. T. Morriss & Son Funeral Homes

Leonard, Jr. James C.

Wednesday, March 29, 2006

James Cobert Leonard, Jr., 74, of Chester passed away March 29, 2006. He was born in Sussex County, the son of the late James Cobert and Emily Bryant Leonard. Mr. Leonard served in the US Navy during the Korean Conflict and continued his government service at Bellwood, currently Defense Supply Center, where he retired after a total of almost forty years. He was a member of the American Legion for approximately 50 years, serving Post #137 of Richmond and Post #284 in Colonial Heights. Mr. Leonard was also preceded in death by his sister, Nancy Leonard Childress Vaughan. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Frances Lewis Leonard; two children, Rebecca L. Marable and husband Douglas W. of Chesterfield, and James C. Leonard, III of Chesapeake; one grandson, Adam N. Marable; and one sister Emily R. Leonard of Winter Park, FL. The family will receive friends tonight at the Chesterfield Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home & Cremation Service from 6 to 8 PM. A graveside funeral service will be held Friday, March 31st at Blandford Cemetery in Petersburg at 2 PM. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions be made to the charity of your choice. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com

Dear Francis & Family:

I was, of course, shocked to hear of Jim's passing. I have lost a dear friend of many years. I will certainly miss him.
Love....Gil

Posted by: Gil Roach at March 30, 2006 01:24 PM

Leonard Family:

I wish to extend my deepest sympathy to family.

I am a coworker of Becky Marable and I know she was dedicated and faithfully helping to care for her dad during his illness. I know he will be sorely missed by all of you!

My thoughts and prayers go out to the entire family in your loss and may your strong faith in God and his promises about the future be of comfort to you during this time.

Posted by: Barbara A. Redd at March 30, 2006 10:44 AM