Gary Wayne Leonard a resident of Arlington, Texas, formerly of Citrus Heights, California passed away on August 16, 2012. He was 67 years old. Born July 8, 1945 in Sacramento, California to David Leonard and Mary Barrett. Gary graduated from Tucson High School in Arizona in 1963 and then enlisted in the United States Marine Corp. He served in Vietnam with the VMA 214 Black Sheep Squadron. He met and married his wife Mary in February of 1970 in Sacramento, California. Over their 42 years of marriage they resided in Northern California, Florida and finally settling in Texas. Gary began working in the manufactured home business in the early 1970s and was still working in the business at the time of his passing. He enjoyed spending time working on his 1969 Stingray Corvette and traveling with his family.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Leonard of Arlington, Texas; daughter, Rebecca (Beegee) Maddux of
Arlington, Texas; granddaughter Kirstin Hancock and grandson Will Maddux; mother Mary Barrett of Roseville,
California; brothers Steven (Ruth), Jack (Renee) and Bruce Leonard and sister Janet Allen; and many
close friends.
Gary was preceded in death by his father David Leonard and step-father Steve Barrett.
Memorial Services to be held Monday, August 20th at Moore Funeral Home in South Arlington at 4:30 p.m.
Private burial at DFW National Cemetery.
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