Nelson's Memorial Mortuary | Warner Robins, GA

Obituary For Bennie Leonard

Bennie Leonard April 21, 1940 - August 30, 2020

Warner Robins, GA- Bennie Ross Leonard born in Talbot County, Georgia transitioned on August 30, 2020 at the Houston Medical Center, Warner Robins, Georgia.

Bennie is a member of the Union Grove Baptist, Warner Robins, Georgia. He served as an usher until his health began to fail. Bennie joined the United States Air Force where he retired after twenty years of service. Bennie also was employed with the Robins Air Force Base as civilian for twenty-two years. At his retirement Bennie was recognized and given The flag flown over Afghanistan and Iraq on the C-5 Aircraft #87-0030 while supporting Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom on December 25, 2009.

Bennie is survived by his wife Joyce Mack-Leonard. Two daughters Kaldeja Faulk (Robert) Sumter, South Carolina, Valencia Shay Gadson (Fredrick) Columbia, South Carolina. Six grandchildren David Faulk, Deborwah Faulk, Nehemiah Faulk, Brian Morton, Jr., Justin Morton, and Bryton Morton. Five adorable great-granddaughters Genesis Haynes, Jasmine Faulk, Ahna Faulk, Raegan Faulk, and Kinsley Faulk. One sister Annie Grace Johnson (Neal). Three brothers-in-law George Mack (Erma), Albert Mack, Ronald Mack (Anna), and two sisters-in-law Barbara Mack and Sharon Brown. Two Uncles Johnnie Bob Blount (Evelyn), Ralph Brown (Mary). Four aunts Mattie Howard, Ann Freeman, Lillie Cheney, and Viola Criss. A host of nieces, nephews and friends. A special thanks to Lovely Phillips and her children Derrick and Damia.

Public viewing will be held Thursday September 03, 2020 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Nelson's Memorial Mortuary Chapel (501 Elberta Road, Warner Robins, GA 31093); Also on Friday, September 04, 2020 10:00 A.M. to 10:45 A.M. at the Magnolia Park Cemetery, 205 South Pleasant Hill Road, Warner Robins, Georgia 31088. (Masks are required and please respect social distancing) Private service for immediate family will follow directly after public viewing at 11:00 A.M.

Guest Book

To the Family of Bennie Leonard. Anna and I are deeply sadden by your lost. Our condolences to all of the of family. Bennie was always upbeat and jovial about life. We will miss our Brother in Christ,from this side, but in eternity we will meet again. Our prayers goes out to all family members. Elder James & Anna Ford, Hilton Head, South Carolina.

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Valencia, I am praying for you and your family during this difficult time. My condolences. -Brian

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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