Pall Bearers Sons

Flower Bearers Friends of the Family

Acknowledgement We the Family of the late

Mr. Anthony Bernard Leonard would like to give special thanks to Cindy Gillenwater, the Veterans

Hospital of Birmingham, Alabama. We would also like to thank every-

one for words of comfort, cards, calls, and especially all the prayers

which we will remember in our hearts and minds. There are no words

that can express our gratitude. May our heavenly Father continue to

bless every one of you.

Repast in Great Bethel Fellowship Hall

FINAL ARRANGEMENTS ENTRUSTED TO:

Armour’s Memorial Services 1465 N. Central Avenue/P.O. Box 241—Alexander City, Alabama 35011

256.234.2776 phone / 256.234.0259 fax

www.armourfuneralhome.com / Email: armourfh@gmail.com

Darrell Armour, Manager

Demetrius Armour, Director

Mrs. Hattye M. Armour, Director/Owner

Thursday, July 3, 2014

1:00 p.m.

Great Bethel Baptist Church 692 Jefferson Street - Alexander City, AL

Reverend Dr. Emerson Ware Jr, Pastor

Reverend Katrena Boyd Officiating

Armour’s Memorial Staff, Directing

The Celebration of Life

Honoring

Anthony Bernard Leonard

Sunrise

March 10, 1958

Sunset

June 26, 2014

M E M O R I E S

Obituary

Brother Anthony Bernard Leonard was born March 10, 1958 in Wetumpka, Alabama to the late Joseph Roy and Geraldine Leonard. Anthony was a graduate of Wetumpka High School Class of 1976. After school, he joined the United States Marines Corp. During his career he served the USMC as a Presidential Guard. At an early age Anthony joined Elam Number 1 in Alexander City, Alabama where he accepted Christ. He is preceded in death by his father, Joseph Roy Leonard, his mother, Geraldine Leonard, his brother, Stanley Leonard, his grandson, Corey D’Angelo Thomas and his nephew, Rodney Jefferies. He was called home on Thursday, June 26, 2014 at Russell Medical Center, Alexander City, Alabama. Anthony leaves to cherish his memories: his loving wife of 23 years, Vanessa Delois Leonard, His five sons and four daugh-ters: Chris Bennett (Keisha); Daphne Wright (Albert); Roderick Orr (Sukeyya); Lernardo Orr (Natanya); Stanley Leonard (Kellee); Cynara James (Phillip); Jennifer Leonard, Ebony Leonard and Eric Harris. One brother, Michael Leo-nard Alexander City, AL. Two sisters: Deborah Jefferies (Alan) of Brooklyn, NY; Joanna Ross of Atlanta, GA. Twenty-six grand children, three great grand children, five nieces, two uncles, and four aunts. Special cousins: Jathan, Joe Nathan, and Derron Leonard, his god son Rodney (June-June) Allen.

PaPa Tony

The best grandfather ever... We will miss sitting with you listening while you teach us life’s lessons. We re-alize just how amazing you were and to us you were a blessing. We loved how you laughed and played with us, you had a great imagination. You taught us to talk to God and always respect His creation. Thanks for the money you gave us when mom and dad wasn’t looking. We will miss the stories you told and all of your good cooking. We hate you had to go, we wish we had you near. We know that if we look in our hearts you are still here.

Love your Grands!

Order of Service

Prelude…………………………………………….Sam Cooke

Processional…………………………………………....Family

Song.…………………………………………Phillip Grainger

Scriptures…….Old Testament….………Rev. Larry Leonard

New Testament….Rev. Dr. Emerson Ware Jr.

Song………….I Won’t Complain……....Gwendolyn Redmon

Special Tribute……..Friends/Family……….2 Minutes Please

Words of Comfort……………………………....Shanita Paige

Praise Dance…………………………………..Tiffany Kelley

Obituary……………...Read Silently……….……..Soft Music

Poem………………………………………….....Read Silently

Eulogy……………………………….Reverend Katrena Boyd

Recessional……………………………………......Soft Music

Interment………………………..Armour’s Memorial Garden

Alexander City, Alabama

The Other Side

Last night I had a dream… Dad and I were at Lake Martin waiting for the fish. He said, “Baby girl do you know what I wish?”

“I wish...I wish they knew how hard it was for me to leave them this way. Man, ya’ll just don’t know how bad I wanted to stay. But then I opened my eyes and gazed into the beauty of God’s light”. He said, “Tony come walk with me into Paradise! He would take care of ya’ll and you’d be alright.

To My Wife

Never in all my years did I imagine feeling so complete. Know that a love like ours never dies, I’ll be waiting for you at the pearly gates once you reach the other side.

To All of My Sons

I was grateful that I was able to watch the boys I raised become men. When you need me, silence the noise around you and my wisdom will speak from within.

To All of My Girls

You were the twinkle in my eyes and the joy in my smile. I am proud of the women you became. Your Daddy’s love still covers you. I sent many prayers in Jesus name.

To All of My Brothers and Sisters

Ya’ll always watched out for me, kept me safe. You did what siblings do. I know it hurts but trust God’s plan, cause now I am lookin’ out for you.

Yeah, I wish they knew how bad I wanted to stay. I really hated to go. Ya’ll gotta’ quit all this crying like ya’ll won’t see me no mo’.

I’ll be waiting by the gates with my arms stretched open wide, ready to receive you all when you make it To The Other Side.”

EA