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Lawton Merl Thomas obituary
- [S23] Atchley Funeral Home, (http://www.atchleyfuneralhome.com/), 18 Jul 2010.
Jim Leonard
May 25, 1948 - July 18, 2010
Birthplace: Bryan, OK
Resided In: Sevierville Tennessee USA
Visitation: July 21, 2010
Service: July 21, 2010
Cemetery: Eledge Cemetery at Bethany Baptist Church
Jim Leonard, age 62, of Sevierville, passed away Sunday, July 18, 2010. Jim was of the Baptist faith. He worked at Blalock’s for 15 years as a welder. Jim loved Nascar and was an avid Dale Earnhardt and Dale Earnhardt, Jr. fan.
He was preceded in death by his loving son, Merle Thomas, grandparents, John William and Ida May Sims, Henry James and Sarah Ethel Sims.
Survivors:
Loving wife of 19 years: Sharon Kay Leonard
Sons and daughter-in-law: Scotty and Sandy Thomas, Bill Thomas
Daughters: Debbie Leonard of Sevier County, Christy Sams of Newport, and Jessica Leonard
Special grandson: Paw Pa Jim’s “Little man” Colby Thomas
Grandchildren: Brittany Rader, Tessa Thomas
Four other grandchildren and one great grandson
Parents: Laroda and Jessie Macias, Alton James and Judy Leonard
Brothers and sisters-in-law: Fannie Grubbs of Knoxville, Katie Hundley and Benny Ownby of Knoxville
Sisters and brothers-in-law: Brenda Gail and husband Robert Blansett of Oklahoma, Rita Lynn and husband Wayne Shinn of Quillan, Texas, Jimmy and Joyce Grubbs of Louisville, Kentucky
Special Nieces: Polly Owens, Tina Hammons of Nashville
Special friends: Kenneth Quindry, Rod Lewelling, Donna and Bobby Maner family, JoAnn Gibson
Caregivers: Sandy and Scotty Thomas, Jerry Evans, Lisa Davis, Patty Hurst, Sara Quindry
The family would like to thank St. Mary’s Hospice; Esteele Taylor, Social Worker; Denise Bisch
Funeral service 7 PM Wednesday in the West Chapel of Atchley Funeral Home with Pastor Paul Danis, Mike Sebers and Charles Belcher officiating. Interment 11 AM Thursday in Eledge Cemetery at Bethany Baptist Church. Pall bearers will be Jeff Bosworth, Charles Belcher, Josh Cogar, Tom Seymour, Eddie Herron and Mike West. Honorary pallbearers will be Kenneth Quindry, Don Evans, Rod Lewelling and Cortney Johnson. The family will receive friends 5-7 PM Wednesday at Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville. (www.atchleyfuneralhome.com)
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