James 'Shiney' Leonard Obituary (1939 - 2010)

James Shiney Leonard, 70 of Eagletown, OK, passed away Tuesday, January 12, 2010 at Christus St. Michael in Texarkana, TX. He was born February 2, 1939 in Eagletown, to Carl and Mary Leonard. James was affiliated with the Baptist Faith. He was retired Log Truck Driver. He enjoyed deer hunting, giving friends and family a hard time, being a Volunteer Fireman and his favorite past-time was hanging out at D and S Store in Eagletown. James was preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Mary Leonard; wife, Patsy Leonard; son, Jimmie Leonard; great-grandson, Carl James Leonard and brother, Larry Leonard. He is survived by his best friend and companion, Christine Simpson and her son Bobby; one son, Patrick Leonard; one daughter, Suzette McBride; ten grandchildren, Mark, Jimbo, Chris, Julie, Brandi, Jessica, Chase, Mathew, Carlton and Gracy; seven great-grandchildren, C.J., Erin, Tyler, Klayton, Ashlei, Andrew and Josie; one sister, Ruthie Young and husband Buddy; one brother, Kenny Leonard; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Howard and Mary Lou Williams, Kenneth and Brenda Williams, Rick and Sherry Nash, Michael and Judy Williams, Randy and Janice Dedner, Brad Graham and Nita Kay Leonard; several nieces, nephews and a host of friends. Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 P.M., Saturday, January 16, 2010 at the Eagletown Gymnasium, Eagletown, OK. Bro. Melvin Gibson and Bro. Paul Puckett will officiate. Interment will follow at Eagletown Cemetery, Eagletown, OK. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of James 'Shiney' Leonard, please visit our floral store.