Peter Calvin Leonard Obituary in Sylvester at Shipps Funeral Home, Inc.

Obituary For Peter Calvin Leonard

The funeral services for the late Mr. Calvin Leonard, of 209 Peach Avenue, Sylvester, Georgia, who departed this life on Tuesday, August 9, 2022 at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital in Albany, Georgia, will be held on Sunday, August 14, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. from the Shepard Memorial Garden Cemetery in Sylvester, Georgia. Minister Lisa Thomas will deliver the Eulogy. Services may be viewed Facebook Live from the "Shipps Funeral Home" Facebook page or by clicking the Video Stream link on the site's Home Page.

Mr. Peter Calvin Leonard was born to the late L.C. George Leonard and the late Mary Lee Watson of Sylvester, Georgia on December 14, 1949. He departed this life at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital on Tuesday, August 9, 2022. Peter Calvin received his education in the Worth County Public School System and graduated from J. W. Holley High School in 1968. He began his career working at Brigadier Homes in Sylvester, GA. He later went to work at Firestone in Albany, GA until it closed. He later got a job working at Terra Chemicals in Sylvester, Georgia. He ended his career and retired as a Supervisor at Adama Warehouse in Tifton, Georgia. While he was working and even after his retirement, he never gave up his side hustle of being one of the most well-known handymen in Sylvester, Georgia. He never met a carpentry issue that he could not master. He was a simple man who loved to spend time with his family and friends. Whenever we had any type of family gathering, he would always look for the meat and banana pudding. If you knew him even a little bit, you knew that he was a die-hard Pittsburg Steeler’s fan. You would not see him any day of the week without wearing something related to his favorite team. When football season was not in, and he wasn’t able to watch a game, he loved to watch westerns and just about any classic television show. Back in the day, you would catch him riding his motorcycle or hanging out in the pool hall. He was an avid pool player who won many trophies. He was preceded in death by his wife, Charlie Mae Leonard of Sylvester, Georgia. He leaves to cherish his memories one son, Calvin Leonard, Jr. of Sylvester, Georgia and five daughters Shelia (Elbert) Blount of Sumner, Georgia; Cathy (Marcus) Johnson of Leesburg, Georgia; Shermille Leonard of Warner Robins, Georgia, and Tanisha “Binky”Leonard of Sylvester, Georgia. He also had another daughter who proceeded him in death at 4 months old, Nashira Leonard. He also leaves three brothers and three sisters: Levon (Dorothy) Watson and Corene Watson, and Edward Charles Watson all three of St. Petersburg, Florida; Georgia Ann (the late Sammy) Chambers of Sylvester, Georgia; Cleveland (Wanda) Jackson of Ocala Florida; and Ruby (George) Tift of Sylvester, Georgia; six grandchildren Yanique (Braxton) Hall, Justin Blount, Aureon Marshall, Taylor Manuel, Caitlin Leonard, and Alexander Manuel; one great grandchild Gaia Hall and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

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Condolences and Strength to the Family. I remember my Cousin Peter Calvin as a gentle and caring man, with a beautiful smile that would light up a room. His mother Mrs. Mary Lee Watson, was a Great Mother who raised six children, which is not easy as a widow and a single mother.
So, Peter Calvin's life reminds me so much of his mother. Your family will certainly miss you at Sunday's dinners when you would come over. I remember he would always ask "how is my cousin Skinny Mama"? We pray that you Rest Well from your Labor. With Love, Cousin Maxine Flowers and Family.

My Condolences to the family and friends.RIP Peter Calvin. This guy loved helping people and was a man to his word. A long time friend and neighbor.He will surely be missed by a lot of people who knew him.Ira Cheevers and family.

My Condolences to the family and friends.RIP Peter Calvin. This guy loved helping people and was a man to his word. A long time friend and neighbor.He will surely be missed by a lot of people who knew him.

Thoughts and prayers are for the family and friends of Peter Calvin during this sad time. Peter Calvin was a part of the fabric that make up our community. Now it seems a thread was pulled and now Peter Calvin is gone. We will miss you, RIP Peter Calvin! Milt Brown and family

My condolences to the family!! Peter Calvin was the best electric and Plummer I knew. When he gave his word, he was always faithful. Thank you Sir for all the times you helped me. Your kindness will never be forgotten. Don't know who I can depend on now to do it for me. Take your rest💜💜💜 Brenda Womack Hamilton

With deepest sympathy for the family Greg Walker and family

Our sincere condolences and prayers are with the family at this time. He was such a funny and sincere guy! We worked together at Adama, and he kept me laughing even after we both left. He will certainly be missed. Sending you so much love! Terry & Canesta Hicks

The Mitchell Family is deeply saddened for your loss, we pray for comfort in your time of sorrow. We pray this home going ( something we all must do) be a Celebration of life like I and others remember Peter Calvin Leonard🙏🏾