Mallary "Boots" Blake Leonard

Boots was born December 31,1943 in Brunswick County, son of the late Mahlon Leonard and Laura Andrews Ward. He was a veteran of the United States Army. After retiring from CP&L he created a successful HVAC business. His business was his service to helping people. It was never about the money but being able to help, therefore oftentimes he would not charge his customers. He enjoyed spending his time at home mowing the grass and being with family and his dog Scruffy. He played a very active role in helping raise his grandchildren who lovingly referred to him as "PaPa"

Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Bonnie Goley Leonard of the home; three children, Mary Leonard and Lacy Bennett of Shallotte, Robin Grissett and husband Dale of Sunset Beach, and Jamie Leonard of Mebane, North Carolina; four grandchildren, Kelsey Smith and husband Tyler of Calabash, Melissa Stout and husband Raymond of Shallotte, Nathan Leonard, and Evan Leonard of Mebane, North Carolina; one great grandchild, Jade Stout, who will be arriving in late December; sister, Terri Ward of Southport; brother, Carl "Bub" Ward and wife Debbie of Oak Island; a very special cousin/brother, Danny "Toe" Hewett and lifelong friend, Donald Barefoot; and many dear nieces, nephews, cousins, sisters-in law, and brother-in-law.

Funeral services will be Saturday, October 22, 2022 at eleven o'clock in the morning at Jennie's Branch Baptist Church with Reverend Mark Smith officiating. Burial will follow in Gurganus Cemetery.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service, from ten o'clock until eleven o'clock at the church.

The family would like to express their appreciation for the compassionate care he received from Novant Health Brunswick Hospital.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.shallottefunerals.com for the Leonard family.

White Funeral and Cremation Service, Shallotte Chapel