Earnest “Buck” Leonard was born on May 31, 1923 to John William and Stella Leonard.
Buck served in the United States Army during WWII, served as a volunteer for the Department of Veteran Affairs, including over 30,000 miles as a driver for other Veterans to doctor appointments and hospitals, and was a lifetime member of VFW Post 3404 where he enjoyed visiting with his fellow Veteran’s.
Buck was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Frances, a sister Dorothy, and a stepson Gene Compton. He is also survived by grandchildren Bryan, Tracey and Robin Compton and Great-grandchildren Brandon, Gavin, Chase and Catrina plus many loving friends who will miss him greatly.
Visitation for Buck will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at Greenlawn Funeral Home North with private burial at a later date.
Family and friends would like to thank Magnolia Square Nursing Home for their care of Buck and Transitions Hospice for their kind service caring during Buck’s last days.