He was born on March 23, 1933 in Clearfield, a son of the late Robert and Julia Mae (Bell) Leonard.
Mr. Leonard owned and operated Lenson Co., Inc., Weld Repairs and Machine Shop, Telford, starting in 1974.
He was a 1950 graduate of Clearfield High School and a member of the Pennsylvania Bison Association, Shiloh Lodge 558 Free and Accepted Masons, Souderton, ROJ Court 128, Allentown, and the Rajah Shrine, Blandon.
He is survived by two children, Patti J. Worthington of Harleysville, and William R. Leonard Jr. and wife Arma of Sheridan, Montana; five grandchildren, William R. Leonard III of Washington, Lyle Leonard of Colorado, Cassandra Leonard of New Tripoli, Lisa Cressman of Telford, and Patricia Davenport of Woxall; numerous great grandchildren; two brothers, the Rev. Kenneth Leonard and wife Marylee of LeContes Mills, and Dale R. Leonard and wife Darlene of New Mexico; and a best friend, Anne Brooks of Yarnell.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara A. (Kolbe) Leonard on Nov. 26, 2010 and whom he wed April 25, 1952 in Clearfield; an infant son; and a son-in-law, Barry Worthington.
In honor of Mr. Leonard's wishes, there will be no public services observed at this time.
Interment will be at Congress Hill Cemetery.
Beardsley Funeral Home & Crematory, Clearfield is in charge of arrangements.
To sign the on-line guest book go to www.beardsleyfuneralhome.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit our Sympathy Store.
Published by The Progress from Jul. 6 to Jul. 7, 2021.
He was born on March 23, 1933 in Clearfield, a son of the late Robert and Julia Mae (Bell) Leonard.
Mr. Leonard owned and operated Lenson Co., Inc., Weld Repairs and Machine Shop, Telford, starting in 1974.
He was a 1950 graduate of Clearfield High School and a member of the Pennsylvania Bison Association, Shiloh Lodge 558 Free and Accepted Masons, Souderton, ROJ Court 128, Allentown, and the Rajah Shrine, Blandon.
He is survived by two children, Patti J. Worthington of Harleysville, and William R. Leonard Jr. and wife Arma of Sheridan, Montana; five grandchildren, William R. Leonard III of Washington, Lyle Leonard of Colorado, Cassandra Leonard of New Tripoli, Lisa Cressman of Telford, and Patricia Davenport of Woxall; numerous great grandchildren; two brothers, the Rev. Kenneth Leonard and wife Marylee of LeContes Mills, and Dale R. Leonard and wife Darlene of New Mexico; and a best friend, Anne Brooks of Yarnell.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara A. (Kolbe) Leonard on Nov. 26, 2010 and whom he wed April 25, 1952 in Clearfield; an infant son; and a son-in-law, Barry Worthington.
In honor of Mr. Leonard's wishes, there will be no public services observed at this time.
Interment will be at Congress Hill Cemetery.
Beardsley Funeral Home & Crematory, Clearfield is in charge of arrangements.
To sign the on-line guest book go to www.beardsleyfuneralhome.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit our Sympathy Store.
Published by The Progress from Jul. 6 to Jul. 7, 2021.
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