Willie Charles Leonard Obituary
Willie Charles Leonard (LaGrange, Georgia) passed away on September 3, 2026. Willie, born on May 15, 1960, shared life alongside family, friends, and others. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Willie Charles Leonard to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Mary Alice Leonard and Grady Lee Bruce, Sr.; his close friend Suzette "Goldie" Reid; and his grandson Ny'Quarious Gates. He is survived by: his children, Willie Charles Gates, Shanie Harrison, Breka Gates, Betevia Harris, Benekia Render and Belencia Reid; his grandchildren, Denorayon Reid, Tacory Williams, JaBariane Ellis, Tra'Coriane Reid, Nigeria Smith, Tyquon Henry, Dmarzavion Gates, Janoviauna Gates and Jamarion Gates; his siblings, Angela Burkes (James), Tammy Dixon, Larry Leonard, Mary Ann Walton, Gracie Spence (Reginald), Grady Bruce (Laura) and Teresa Bruce; his siblings-in-law, Yvette McCamey, Tiffena Jones and Ben Holland; his aunts and uncles, Molena Ward, Dorothy Cammon (Joseph), Olin Leonard, Jr. and Kenney Leonard (Jackie); his cousins, Tobias Leonard and Ellis Kennedy; his nieces and nephews, Duery Leonard, Johnnie Sanders, Myron Dixon, JohnQuavious Patillo, Robert Anderson, Terence Bailey, Ellis Spence, Tely Fannin, Gavin Fannin, Chinea Gates, Ashley Dixon, Kenya Anderson, LaTeah Walton, Tabitha Bailey, Briance Spence, Kristen Spence and LaToya Fannin Crowley; his close friends, Sharon Evett Crow, Jerry Bridges, Theotis Lucas, Jesse Russell and Mike Garrett; and his caregiver Charnell Collins. He is also survived by great-nieces, great-nephews, other relatives, and friends.
Visitation was held on Thursday, September 10th 2026 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Lakes Dunson Robertson Funeral Home (100 Corporate Plaza Dr, LaGrange, GA 30241). A funeral service was held on Friday, September 11th 2026 at 2:00 PM at the same location. A burial was held on Friday, September 11th 2026 at the Southview Cemetery Southview Cemetery.
