John Leonard, Jr.
Passed 12/11/2020
Graveside service will be held 1:00 p.m. EST, Friday, December 18, 2020 at Green Acres Cemetery Columbus, GA with Bishop G. Keith Blue, officiating. Visitation is Thursday, December 17, 2020 from 11-5 p.m. EST.
John Leonard Jr, affectionately known as "Bubba", was born to the late John and Wille Z. Bankston Leonard on July 14, 1961 in Whitesville, GA.
John was preceded in death by his mother and father, and his brother Willie F. Cotton.
John truly loved GOD and worked diligently in HIS service inside and outside of his church home, Body of Christ Church International, in Phenix City, AL. John was the head of the Man Up Men's Ministry and the lead Armor Bearer. He was also the Elder of our Youth Ministry. He truly adored his kids and had such a special relationship with them.
John previously worked many years for Buffalo Rock Pepsi before he stepped out on faith and became the proud owner of Christian Wear by Leonard in 2003. He loved his business and definitely his customers.
John is survived by his wife who absolutely adored him, Jackie Leonard; A son who above and beyond loved him, Sean Leonard(Kandis); three grandchildren: Kayah, Kelsey & Kyrie Leonard; his siblings: Bettye Davis, Roberta Williams (Kenneth), Jerry Leonard (Melody), Mary Hill (Anthony), Anthony Leonard (Diane), Andy Leonard, Vivian Walker (David); and his sister in law, Mary Cotton. He is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles, godchildren, partners, friends and customers who truly loved him.