John Leonard's obituary , Passed away on October 1, 2025 in Gulfport, Mississippi

John Leonard

June 24, 1952 - October 1, 2025 (73 years old)

Gulfport, Mississippi

John Leonard's obituary , Passed away on October 1, 2025 in Gulfport, Mississippi

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Lockett-Williams Mortuary Inc

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John Leonard

June 24, 1952 - October 1, 2025 (73 years old)

Gulfport, Mississippi

John Leonard Obituary

The passing of John Leonard (Gulfport, Mississippi), born in Biloxi, Mississippi leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on October 1, 2025 at the age of 73. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of John Leonard to show support.

As John departs from this earthly realm, his essence lingers — a whisper on the wind, a ripple on the water — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of life and death. Though John may no longer walk beside us, his spirit lives on in the memories and the legacy John leaves behind.

He was loved and cherished by many people including: his parents, Martena Dawson and John Leonard; his wife Sheria T.; his son Brandon W. Leonard; and his grandchildren, Brentez W. and Saina T..

Visitation will be held on Saturday, October 11th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Lockett-Williams Mortuary, Inc. (2018 31st Ave, Gulfport, MS 39501). A funeral service will be held on Saturday, October 11th 2025 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the same location. A burial will be held on Monday, October 13th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 10:15 AM at the Biloxi National Cemetery (400 Veterans Ave, Biloxi, MS 39530).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Lockett-Williams Mortuary Inc



Sat

Oct 11

Visitation

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Lockett-Williams Mortuary, Inc.
2018 31st Ave, Gulfport, MS 39501

Sat

Oct 11

Funeral service

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Lockett-Williams Mortuary, Inc.
2018 31st Ave, Gulfport, MS 39501

Mon

Oct 13

Burial

10:00 AM - 10:15 AM

Biloxi National Cemetery
400 Veterans Ave, Biloxi, MS 39530

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