Bobby M. Leonard , 80, of Center, passed away Tuesday, December 5, 2017, in San Augustine.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Thursday, December 7, 2017, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, December 8, 2017 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Gordon Vaughn and Bro. Jim Moss officiating. Graveside services will be held at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, December 9, 2017 at Sunday Cemetery in Sundown.

Mr. Leonard was born August 7, 1937, in Altus, Oklahoma to Merl R. Leonard and Ophelia Palmer Leonard. He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed playing golf. Mr. Leonard especially loved spending time with his family. He was a member and deacon of Toledo Bend Baptist Church and a member of Gideons International.

He is survived by:

Wife: Linda Grace Leonard of Shelbyville

Daughters:

Lari Williams of Dickinson

Sherie Willis and husband Joseph of San Leon

Son: Cary Leonard and wife Nanette of Katy

Grandchildren:

Kelsey Pennington of Shelbyville

Krystin Pennington Johnson and husband Austin of Huxley

Kyle Leonard Louisville, CO

Scott Leonard of Houston

P.D. Willis of San Leon

Ashley Williams of Dickinson

Great Grandchildren:

Nicole Johnson of Huxley

Haylee Cooper of Dickinson

Alyssa Cooper of Dickinson

Trae Cooper of Dickinson

Brothers:

Mike Leonard and wife Patty of Midland

Donnie Leonard and wife Patsy of Lubbock

Numerous other relatives and a host of friends

Preceded in death by

Parents: Merl R. Leonard and Ophelia Palmer Leonard

Pallbearers will be Scott Leonard, Kyle Leonard, Tanner Williams, Austin Johnson, P.D. Willis