Howard Duke Leonard Jr.

Howard Duke Leonard Jr., 75, of Oxford passed away Monday, September 12,2022 at his home.

Howard was born in Franklin County, NC on December 12, 1946 to the late Howard Duke Leonard Sr. and Angeleen Pierce.

Memorial services will be held Thursday, September 15,2022 at 6:00 PM in the Eakes Funeral Home Chapel in Oxford officiated by Reverend Bruce Beck.

He is survived by his wife of fifty-six years, Patricia Ann Dean Leonard; three daughters, Joan Parham, Brenda Keeter (Terry) and Lisa Singleton (Mark Sizemore); six grandchildren, Raymond Michael Parham, Shawn Anthony Parham, Steven McGhee (Tabby), Terry “T.K.” Lynn Keeter Jr., Charlie Ray Singleton III “Tray” and Katlyn Nicole Singleton “Kendall”; two great-grandchildren, Jordan Parham and Carter Parham; one sister, Avaleen Roberson (Robbie); four brothers, Bobby Leonard (Joyce), Ted Leonard, Randy Leonard (Tracy) and Michael Leonard and many nieces, nephews and extended family. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Visitation will be held Thursday, September 15,2022 from 5:00 – 6:00 PM at Eakes Funeral Home in Oxford and other times at the home, 4092 Belltown Rd., Oxford, NC 27565.