He had three brothers. Kenneth and George who preceded him in death. His surviving brother Edgar and wife Ardith reside in Bay St Louis Ms.
Leon went into the Navy at 17 years of age and served several tours in Vietnam. Then he worked overseas as a diesel engine consultant for approximately 5 years. In 1984 Leon and Bill White formed a partnership L & W Diesel. They celebrated being in partnership for 30 years in 2014.
Leon married the love of his life Glenna Pool in April 2007.
He is survived by two sons, Britton & Freddie Saavedra, four daughters Le-a Milam, Dee Ann Reick, Lindy Golf, and Lynn Williams; and a special granddaughter, Vanessa Saavedra, many grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Memorial Service will be at Frank W Wilson Funeral Directors, Friday, July, 24, 2015 at 3:00 pm
Services entrusted to Frank W Wilson Funeral Directors
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