MR. LEONARD JEROLD LOVING, SR. – Age 75, of Woodstock, GA passed away Sunday, September 13, 2026. Leonard was born March 11, 1951 in Detroit, MI to his late parents, Moses Williams and Vera Loving Williams. He was a graduate of Cass Technical High School and a proud United States Air Force veteran. Leonard retired from General Motors as an Assembly Technician after 25 years of employment. In his spare time, he was an avid rollerskater and enjoyed spending time with beloved family.

Leonard is preceded in death by his granddaughter, Naya Smith; parents, Moses Williams and Vera Loving Williams; sister, Yvonne Pouncy; and uncle, Henry Loving.

Those left to cherish Leonard’s memories are his loving children, Nikya Loving and Leonard (Ban) Loving, Jr.; grandchildren, Nikyla (Kirk) Brown, Nalyssa (Justin) Grandberry, and Jazelle Loving; great grandchildren, Milan and Mason; siblings, Mavis Williams and Sonja Green; aunt, Mable Lewis; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends.

Homegoing Celebration will be Saturday, September 26, 2026 at 3:00 PM at Hanley-Shelton Funeral Directors, 473 Lawrence St NE, Marietta, GA 30060. The family will receive extended family and friends on Saturday from 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM at the funeral home. Arrangements entrusted to Willis Funeral Home, Inc., Dalton, GA.