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Roy Leonard

February 13, 1936 — April 2, 2019

Jesse Roy Leonard Sr. 1936-2019

Jesse Roy Leonard Sr., 83, of Nederland, died Tuesday, April 2, 2019 at his home in Nederland.

He was born February 13, 1936 to Jesse and Leona Leonard.  Roy had many friends, enjoyed life, loved to go dancing and was very good at it, and had the best laugh. He worked for 42 years in various positions of the Jefferson County criminal justice system.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Leona Leonard, his parents, brother, sister, and two sons.

He is survived by his children Jeanie (Tim) Abshire of Sabinal, TX., Jesse Leonard Jr. of Burnet, TX., Sharon Rich of Nederland, TX., and Sheila (Mike) Perez of Nederland, TX., numerous grandkids and great grandkids; and dear friend and dancing partner Lillian "Sweetie" Guidry of Port Arthur, TX.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, July 27, 2019 at 6:00 PM at Clayton Thompson Funeral Home in Groves, with gathering of family and friends from 4:00 PM until service time.

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Visitation

Saturday, July 27, 2019

4:00 - 6:00 pm (Central time)

Clayton Thompson Funeral Directors

5200 West Parkway Street, Groves, TX 77619

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Memorial Service

Saturday, July 27, 2019

Starts at 6:00 pm (Central time)

Clayton Thompson Funeral Directors

5200 West Parkway Street, Groves, TX 77619

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