Robert Allen Leonard Sr.
October 18, 1941 - July 28, 2020
Robert Allen Leonard Sr., of Lansing, died Tuesday, July 28, 2020. Robert, 78, was born October 18. 1941, the son of Sylvester and Lucy (Bingham) Leonard. He graduated from Olivet High School and later took courses at Olivet College. In 1963 Robert married Donna Hout and started their family together. Robert proudly served as a member of the Air National Guard. He loved working on cars, this led to him working as a mechanic at the Ford Motor plant in Ypsilanti, MI. Working on muscle cars and hot rods was his biggest passion. Robert later went on to work for a logging company. His hobbies included Nascar, drag racing, nature and the wilderness, reading about Native American Cultures and his 1958 Plymouth Fury Golden Commando. He dearly loved his grandchildren and had a special love for dogs. Robert is survived by his wife, Donna; children, Elizabeth "Renee" (James) Ransom, Rebecca "Becky" (Anthony Hall) Leonard, and Robert (Krissy Hamock) Leonard II.; grandchildren, Rachel Grill, Zackaria Grill, Abraham Grill, Caitlyn Fedele, MiKayLee Fedele; twin-brother, Robin Leonard; brother, Ralph Leonard; sister, Ellen Cole. He was predeceased by his parents. Friends and family are encouraged to share memories of Robert on his Tribute Page at www.PrayFuneral.com. The family is in the care of Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte.
Robert Allen Leonard Sr., of Lansing, died Tuesday, July 28, 2020. Robert, 78, was born October 18. 1941, the son of Sylvester and Lucy (Bingham) Leonard. He graduated from Olivet High School and later took courses at Olivet College. In 1963... View Obituary & Service Information
