of Vilonia, AR
February 28, 1962 - August 30, 2014
Jody Darrel Leonard, 52, of Vilonia formerly of Crandall, Texas, passed away August 30, 2014. He was born February 28, 1962 in New Orleans, Louisiana to the late James Taylor Leonard Jr. and Alice Pauline Fritz Leonard. He was also preceded in death by his step-son, Alvin R. Labatut.
Jody spent his career as a Tower Crain Operator for 30 years.
He is survived by his wife of 18 years, Laura Bijou Leonard; daughter, Christina L. Gonzales (Eddie) of Meraux, Louisiana; step-daughter, Amanda L. Hagood (Jason) of Vilonia; 5 grandchildren and 2 step-great-grandchildren; brother, James Taylor Leonard III (Catha) and sister, Cora L. Desselle (Rene) both of Violet, Louisiana; many other loving family members and friends.
There will be a gathering of family and friends in Amanda and Jason's home at a later date.
MY THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY
AT THIS TIME
SO VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS
Such a nice man, met him at the Exxon, when I worked there...he always had a smile on his face..RIP
My deepest condolences for your loss. Praying for peace and comfort for the family. Love the Carson's
My thoughts and prayers are with you through this time. He was a good man and a even better friend.
Laura, I was so heartbroken to see this on Facebook. I can only imagine your loss. You and your family are in my prayers and thoughts. I'm thinking of you, cousin. Love, RoRo
Deepest thoughts and prayers to the Leonard and Hagood families. Much love.
It seems unfair that death should have the power to take away someone you dearly love. And when it happens, the thought of never again being able to talk, laugh, or hold your loved one can be most difficult to bear. There is great comfort in knowing about the beautiful hope that God has promised to mankind at Psalms 37:9, 10, 11, and 29. When that promise is fulfilled Isaiah 25:8; says God will swallow up death forever and wipe the tears from all faces. The scriptures also indicate, it is possible to be reunited with our dead loved ones again. (John 5:28, 29). To believe in such a promise we would need to be certain that the one promising this most beautiful and comforting hope is able to fulfill it. Isaiah 55:11. Until that day comes the Bible encourages us at Romans12:15 Rejoice with people who rejoice, and weep with people who weep.