DENNIS LEONARD
Dennis Leonard, 79, of Springfield passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024. He was born on April 2, 1945, in Chamois; the youngest of five children born to Hugh and Ida (Bequette) Leonard.
He worked as a mechanic and auto body specialist and later as a heavy equipment operator for Christian County Road Works, until his retirement.
He and his wife Marlene have shared 49 years together and together raised seven children: Kathy, Robert, Mike, Rob, Michelle, Jeremy and Travis.
His love for the Lord and for motorcycles led both of them to CMA ~ Christian Motorcyclists Association, where their passion for spreading the word of God, and their love of motorcycles were put to great work. He served as vice president of CMA.
He is survived by his wife, Marlene; children: Kathy (Al) Youngblutt, Robert Leonard, Mike (Mary) Leonard, Rob (Tammy) Leonard, Michelle (Gary) Hinkle, and Travis (Paula) Leonard; daughter-in-law, Marsha Leonard; 17 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren as well as other extended family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Jeremy Leonard; and two sisters and two brothers.
Funeral services were held on Saturday, Sept. 28, at Meadors Funeral Home in Republic.
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