Jim Leonard

James Thomas “Jim” Leonard, 82, of Lexington, died Saturday, April 4 at Lexington Medical Center after a prolonged illness.

A graveside service will be held at 2pm Thursday, April 9 at Linwood United Methodist Church Cemetery, by the Rev. Charles Lindquist, Jr.

Born April 27, 1937 in Davidson County, Jim was the eldest son of James Leonard Sr., and Nell Ulmer Leonard.  He worked for many years for Dixie Furniture, and recently retired as General Manager of J.E. Jones Lumber Company.  He was a lifelong member of Linwood United Methodist Church, where he served as treasurer for Methodist Men. He was also a retired member of Linwood Fire Department and an avid hunter and fisherman.  His brothers, Richard “Dick” Leonard and Donald Jasper Leonard, preceded him in death.

He is survived by his wife, Julia Dennis Leonard; his daughter, Cam Perry and husband, Joe; his granddaughter, Samantha Perry; and his brother, Steve “Bo” Leonard and wife, Helen, all of Lexington.

Memorials should be made to Linwood UMC, PO Box 82, Linwood NC 27299

Online condolences may be made at www.davidsonfuneralhome.net