Dennis Earl Leonard Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Dennis Earl Leonard in Durham, North Carolina, born in Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, who passed away on March 27, 2025, at the age of 74, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
In the soft embrace of remembrance, we recall the profound impact Dennis Earl had on those he encountered along his journey. Though Dennis Earl may have slipped beyond the veil of mortality, his essence lingers like a faint fragrance in the air, a lingering reminder of the beauty and complexity of the human experience.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Carlton E. Leonard and Margaret Harris; and his brother Mitchell Leonard. He is survived by: his wife Susan Leonard (Schmidt); his sons, Dennis J. Leonard (Jaclyn) and Ryan A. Leonard (Brittany); and his siblings, Brenda Leonard, Steven Leonard and Joseph C. Leonard.
In lieu of flowers any donations may be made to St. Jude's Medical Hospital.
