12/07/2017
Bobby M. Leonard, 80, of Shelbyville, passed away Tuesday, December 5, 2017, in San Augustine.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Thursday, December 7, 2017, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, December 8, 2017 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Gordon Vaughn and Bro. Jim Moss officiating. Graveside services will be held at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, December 9, 2017 at Sundown Cemetery in Sundown.
Mr. Leonard was born August 7, 1937, in Altus, Oklahoma to Merl R. Leonard and Ophelia Palmer Leonard. He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed playing golf. Mr. Leonard especially loved spending time with his family. He was a member and deacon of Toledo Bend Baptist Church and a member of Gideons International.
He is survived by:
Wife: Linda Grace Leonard of Shelbyville
Daughters:
Lari Williams of Dickinson
Sherie Willis and husband Joseph of San Leon
Son: Cary Leonard and wife Nanette of Katy
Grandchildren:
Kelsey Pennington of Shelbyville
Krystin Pennington Johnson and husband Austin of Huxley
Kyle Leonard Louisville, CO
Scott Leonard of Houston
P.D. Willis of San Leon
Ashley Williams of Dickinson
Great-Grandchildren:
Nicole Johnson of Huxley
Haylee Cooper of Dickinson
Alyssa Cooper of Dickinson
Trae Cooper of Dickinson
Brothers:
Mike Leonard and wife Patty of Midland
Donnie Leonard and wife Patsy of Lubbock
Numerous other relatives and a host of friends
Preceded in death by
Parents: Merl R. Leonard and Ophelia Palmer Leonard
Pallbearers will be Scott Leonard, Kyle Leonard, Tanner Williams, Austin Johnson, P.D. Willis
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com