Leon Richard Marlaire Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Leon Richard Marlaire of Vestavia Hills, Alabama, born in Bradley, Illinois, who passed away at the age of 90, on January 23, 2025. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Leon Richard Marlaire to show support.
In the sacred silence of farewell, Leon Richard is released into the embrace of eternity, knowing that his light will continue to shine brightly in the tapestry of the lives of his loved ones. And as his memory is carried forward, may comfort be found in the knowledge that love is eternal, and that Leon Richard's spirit lives on in the beauty that surrounds us.
He was predeceased by: his wife Willa Dean "Vicki" Marlaire; his parents, Leo Marlaire and Carrie Marlaire; and his siblings, Art Marlaire, Mark Marlaire, Frances Ehrich, Lorraine Knickerbocker, Susan Cotter and Teresa Delabre. He is also survived by nieces and nephews.
Viewing was held on Saturday, February 1st 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Ridout's Southern Heritage Funeral Home (475 Cahaba Valley Rd, Pelham, AL 35124). A graveside service was held on Saturday, February 1st 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Southern Heritage Cemetary.
The family requests that memorial gifts be made to the Birmingham Tip-off Club, Monday Morning Quarterback Club or the charity of your choice.
