James "Butch" Leonard Sr.

October 22, 2018

James "Butch" George Leonard, Sr., age 92, of Pennsville passed away on October 22, 2018. Born in Bridgeton, he was the son of the late James Francis and Laura Ella (Weatherby) Leonard. Butch proudly served his country in the United States Army during World War II. He spent 23 years working as an operator for DuPont in Gibbstown and he worked for 17 years for Paz Construction in Bridgeport. Butch is survived by his children Bruce W. Leonard of Monroeville, Betty Sistar (Richard) of Marshville, NC, John W. Leonard of Albemarle, NC, James G. Leonard, Jr. of Pennsville, Raymond Leonard (Lisa) of Bonita Springs, FL and Karen Leonard (Karen) of Port Charlotte, FL; and several grandchildren and great grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his wife Isabelle Leonard, his daughter Laura Carpenter and his baby sister Eileen Leonard. A private graveside service will be held at Eglington Cemetery in Clarksboro.