Rev. Don Leonard Dies

Rev. Donald (Don) Mark Leonard, age 79, of Asheboro passed Friday, January 21, 2011 at his home. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm Wednesday, January 26, 2011 at Second Reformed United Church of Christ; Rev. Dr. Joe D. Coltrane and Dr. Melvin Palmer officiating. Born in Davidson County, August 14, 1931 to Rev. A. Odell Leonard and Pearl Irene Peeler Leonard. Preceded in death by his parents, wife Agnes Wilson Leonard on November 18, 2009; two brothers, Lindsay Leonard and Rev. Dr. Billy Joe Leonard. Surviving are: two daughters, Julie Leonard of New Salem, NC and Jane Leonard of Pinehurst; two sons, Kelly Leonard and wife Keiko of Hendersonville, NC and Lee Leonard and wife Bonna of Pinehurst; five grandchildren, Lindsay Leonard, Emilyanne Leonard, Sydney Leonard, Shann Leonard and Carter Leonard and one sister, Martha Bruff and husband Tommy of Lexington and a dear family friend Vicki Grooms of New Salem.