Harold Eugene Leonard

June 12, 1973 - December 4, 2014
Harold Eugene Leonard

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Harold Eugene “Buddy” Leonard, III age 41 of Castle Hayne passed away Thursday, December 4, 2014.

He was born in Wilmington on June 12, 1973.

Buddy was a member of Freedom Fellowship & Worship Church and was a sales man at Advance Auto Parts. He enjoyed restoring antique and old cars back to the original look. He loved spending time with his family and especially his children.

Buddy is survived by his children, Haley Jean Leonard and Harold Eugene Leonard, IV; wife, Brenda Main Leonard; father and mother, Harold Eugene Leonard, Jr. and Brenda Rouse Leonard; sister, Sherry Leonard Benton and David.

Celebration of Life memorial ceremony will be 2 PM Monday, December 8, 2014 at Greenlawn Memorial Park, officiated by Pastor David Porter.

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  • December 05, 2014
    Huck Boyd says:
    I sold him my 3 wheeler he was a good kid May God bless his family

  • December 07, 2014
    Mary Bouchard says:
    So a sweet person. Loved God and life. Hard to believe he is gone.

  • December 07, 2014
    Paul and Jackie Paro says:
    Our prayers and condolences to Buddy's family and friends. I knew him through church and via my good friend Pastor David Porter. Buddy was always a chipper fellow who loved his God and his beautiful family. Ret in Peace my friend. We will meet again.

  • December 06, 2014
    Sondra Sexton says:
    May God wrap his arms around this family as the days pass. May they remember Buddy as he was , a wonderful kind hearted man and loving father. Prayers of peace and strength sent their way.

  • December 06, 2014
    Frances and Russ Brown says:
    To Buddy's precious children we will be praying for the Lord to give you strength during this difficult time. Please know you will see him again on the other side!

  • December 06, 2014
    Matt legwin says:
    Lots of great memories growing up down the dirt road from Buddy,

  • December 06, 2014
    Ann Sullivan says:
    I'm so sorry to hear of the sudden passing of Buddy. My thoughts and prayers are with the Leonard and Rouse families. Rest in Peace Buddy.

  • December 06, 2014
    Alan and Wendy Kelly says:
    Brenda and family: We are praying for peace and comfort for you and your family during this difficult time.

  • December 06, 2014
    Christina Garner Jordan says:
    My heart and prayers go out to this family. I had not seen Buddy in a while but he was always a lifetime friend.Our family hopes that angles wrap wings around Gene, Brenda. Sherry and the children at this hard time.

  • December 06, 2014
    Kate Rouse Martin says:
    My heart goes out to Brenda and Gene and the kids. He was a lovely young man. You are all in my prayers.

  • December 06, 2014
    Paul Mojica says:
    I didn't know buddy as well as my little brother Jonathan did but I do remember the last time I saw him. It was at church which says a lot about him. He is where i want to be ,with Jesus in heaven.can you imagine being able to walk and talk with our lord and savior?I know it is very hard for his children to lose their father.I Will being praying for them and whoever they live with.I hope they raise them to believe in God and his word.God be with buddy's kids.

  • December 07, 2014
    Beth Morris says:
    I am so very sorry that the world has lost Buddy. He was such a kind and generous person, and I don't think he loved anything more than he loved his kids. Praying for his family in this difficult time.

  • December 05, 2014
    Rachel Porter says:
    Buddy was always happy. I always saw him with a smile on his face and a funny comment to go along with it. His death is shocking and very sad but the Fact the he was cover in the Blood of Christ puts my mind at peace because I know I will get to him again. One of my earliest memories is of hime singing "Big House" at a church event when i was a Child. But more Recently, I remember back when i was in high School buddy and My father, David Porter, started up a wrestling team. Their intension was to portray Biblical stories through Wrestling. I had the privilege of being a part of this endeavor. It was so much and we all had a lot of great times. Buddy was the first person who was brave enough to let me body slam him. Though we never actually got to do a show, we still had fun times. My Condolences to the family. I am sorry for your loss. For all of our loss. But He is in an amazing place and waiting for us to join him one day. :) Love you, Buddy. Rest in Peace and have fun up there in that, "Big house with lot's of rooms. The Big table with lots of food. And the big yard where we can play Football!!!!" Have fun in our Father's House. I'll see you again, my Friend. Rachel

  • December 05, 2014
    Steven & Deana Williams says:
    Our hearts and prayers go out to the family.

  • December 05, 2014
    Shannon Bridgers says:
    Buddy was a great friend. I enjoyed his company, as did my children. I will keep the family in my prayers.

  • December 05, 2014
    Kenny Levy says:
    Condolences to the Leonard Family. Buddy will be missed by the Advance Auto Parts Family.

  • December 08, 2014
    Steve Rice says:
    I worked with Buddy a few years ago at Advance and enjoyed him immensely. I have thought of him often the last two years and will miss him

  • December 14, 2014
    Kayla says:
    Hi my name is Kayla and I am a local bible teacher. I am so sorry for the loss of your loved one. There is a very comforting scripture at Isaiah 25:8. It says that soon Jehovah will swallow up death forever and that he will wipe away all of the tears. So we can all look forward to a time when death will be no more. I hope that this scripture can bring some true comfort during these difficult times.

  • December 07, 2014
    missy heath perry says:
    So sorry for your loss your family lwill be in my prayers

  • December 07, 2014
    Tim Daly says:
    My condolences

  • December 07, 2014
    Beth Morris says:
    I am so very sorry that the world has lost Buddy. He was such a kind and generous person, and I don't think he loved anything more than he loved his kids. Praying for his family in this difficult time.