Robert William Leonard

Mr. Robert William Leonard of Gainesville, GA, passed away on Sunday, April 26, 2009 after an extended illness. He was born on May 22, 1936 in Smyrna, GA. He graduated from Campbell High School. Bob was a veteran of the United States Navy and served on the USS Midway during the Korean War. He had a real estate business practicing until his retirement.





Survivors include his children, Debra Blanchard of Woodstock; Becky Leonard; Robert Leonard; and Robin Leonard all of Jasper, 8 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. He is also survived by his step-mother, Frances Leonard Tarrant. He was preceded in death by his parents John Frank Leonard and Rebecca Reed Leonard.



There will be a celebration of Bob's life on Thursday, April 30th at Ward's Funeral Home from 6-8 pm, and a military funeral honors ceremony service will be held at 2:00 pm on Friday, May 1st in the Georgia National Cemetery in Canton, GA.



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