Maynard Wooten Leonard
June 4, 1934 ~ November 5, 2020
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ROCKY MOUNT - Maynard Wooten Leonard, age 86, passed away peacefully at home with his wife by his side on Thursday, November 5, 2020. Born in Edgecombe County, NC on June 4, 1934, he was the son of the late Grover and Ola Leonard. He was also preceded in death by his sister and brother-in-law, Elaine and William Taylor.
Maynard attended Chowan University where he played center on the football team. He served two years in the US Army stationed in Germany. He retired as Assistant Resident Engineer for the NCDOT in District 2 after 41 years. He loved his work and the people he worked with, but enjoyed retirement even more. Many memories were made through the years as a Mason, Rocky Mount Jaycee, Cub Scout Leader, Little League assistant coach, and member of Arlington Baptist Church. He was a dedicated Tarheel fan - following all their basketball and football games. He loved surf fishing, touring NC lighthouses, along with trips to the Outer Banks and Williamsburg, VA. Gardening was a favorite pastime, and he always shared his veggies!
To cherish his memory are his wife of 60 years, Elizabeth Walters Leonard; and his son and family of Charlotte - Scott, Kristen, and little Oliver who lovingly called him Pop Pop. Other survivors include his nieces, Carol Taylor, Beth Critcher; and nephew; Marshall Taylor. The family was truly blessed to have by their side for the past months Dr. David Browder and caregiver, Marlowe Spann.
A Graveside Service will be held on Saturday, November 14, 2020 at 12:00 PM at Pinetops Cemetery in Pinetops. The family will receive friends and relatives on Friday, November 13, 2020 from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM at Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home.
Because of Covid 19, the family requests that everyone respect their wishes and wear masks and practice social distancing.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Maynard's memory to Vidant Health Foundation (earmarked Cancer Care) PO Box 8489, Greenville, NC 27835 or to Arlington Baptist Church Building Fund, 1500 Bethlehem Rd, Rocky Mount, NC 27803.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
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Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services
1130 N. Winstead Ave.
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Friday 11/13, 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
The family will receive friends and relatives on Friday, November 13, 2020 from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM at Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home.
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Pinetops (Pineview) Cemetery
W. Hamlet Street, Hwy. 42
Pinetops, NC 27864
Saturday 11/14, 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm
A Graveside Service will be held on Saturday, November 14, 2020 at 12:00 PM at Pinetops Cemetery in Pinetops.
Cemetery
Pinetops (Pineview) Cemetery
W. Hamlet Street, Hwy. 42
Pinetops, NC 27864
Saturday 11/14, 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm
A Graveside Service will be held on Saturday, November 14, 2020 at 12:00 PM at Pinetops Cemetery in Pinetops.
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Mrs. Leonard and family It was a pleasure to get to know Mr. Maynard over these past several years. He was a gentleman who always had a smile, a love of laughter, and a kind word. It is evident that he loved his wife and family. Though you deeply miss him, we pray that God will comfort your hearts and fill you with His peace. You are in our prayers!
Maynard was a great husband, father, and grandfather. He did love you all, no question of that! Remember the good times, and his smile. Love you all. -Brenda
Elizabeth, I am so very sorry! Please know that you are in my prayers.
In memory of Maynard Wooten Leonard, Paul and Janet Snead lit a candle
So sorry for your loss, but I look at it as Heaven’s gain. No more pain, no more tears, no more doctors. Only glory and worship at the feet of Jesus. Elizabeth, you were a good caregiver. Scott you hung in as close as you could with the virus going on. Hang in and lean on the Lord.Praying
Thoughts and prayers for you and your family during this time. .
Lifting you and your family in prayer during the loss of Mr Maynard. He was a role model of a Christian husband and church member and we were blessed to.know him.
In memory of Maynard Wooten Leonard, Trinnette Cooper lit a candle
Dear Elizabeth, You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. What a great man he was. We are thinking of you all at this time. Your friends Will & Bonnie
My dear Elizabeth. I’m praying for your peace in this part of your journey. My most heartfelt condolences at the loss of your dear husband. With warmest regards, Clyde
Our sympathies to you, Elizabeth, and the family. We have many memories of the years when we shared timed together. He lived a long and wonderful life to be remembered fondly in the years ahead.
My deepest sympathy goes to the family! Maynard was like a brother to me. Our lives took us in different directions but whenever I returned to NC to visit family Maynard always visited me. We made some great memories! He will be missed.
Dearest Elizabeth, my sincere sympathies are with you and your family during this time of sorrow. God has determined he needed Maynard with him so Maynard is now conversing with Cullen and others that have gone on ahead of him. My love to you and your family.
I worked with Maynard two summers surveying north of Rocky Mount. I think we became good friends and remember fondly having dinner at his home one evening where Elizabeth cooked butter beans flavored with country sausage. I loved them.