Leonard Alfred Willson Jr. Obituary
The memory of Leonard Alfred Willson Jr. (Raleigh, North Carolina), who passed away on November 7, 2025 at the age of 93, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Alice Haynes Carter Willson of Rock Hill, SC and Leonard Alfred Willson; and his son Leonard Alfred Willson III. He is survived by: his wife Alice Marie Thompson; his children, Kathryn Marie Willson, John Carter Willson, Mary Alice Willson and Martha Neale Willson Connor (David); and his granddaughters, Alice Carter Connor and Sarah Helen Connor. He is also survived by nieces and nephews.
Prior to Covid he spent much of his time at the YMCA on Hillsborough Street, working out and enjoying conversations with friends.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to the Friendship Fund at First Presbyterian Church, 112 S. Salisbury Street, Raleigh, NC 27601.
