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Joel Leonard Obituary

Joel Z. Leonard, Jr. CHARLESTON - Joel Z. Leonard, Jr., 74, of Charleston, SC, husband of Dianna "Susie" Stanley Leonard entered into eternal rest Friday, January 17, 2014. His memorial service will be held Sunday, January 19, 2014 in J. HENRY STUHR INC., WEST ASHLEY CHAPEL, 3360 Glenn McConnell Parkway at 6:00 pm. The family will greet friends following the service. Joel was born September 11, 1939 in Bristol, Tennessee, the son of the late Joel Z. Leonard, Sr. and Annie Fleenor Leonard. He was a veteran of the Army. He owned and operated Regency Collision Center. He is survived by his wife, Dianna "Susie" Leonard of Charleston, SC, daughter, Jennifer Ewart and her husband James of Charleston, SC, grandchildren, Chase, Kyle, Hadley Ewart; sister, Barbra Kauffman of Waxahachie, TX. Memorials may be made to Charleston Animal Society, 2455 Remount Road, North Charleston, SC 29406 and/or Pet Helpers 1447 Folly Rd . Charleston, SC 29412 or MUSC Children's Hospital, 169 Ashley Ave, Charleston, SC 29425 A memorial message may be sent to the family by visiting our website at www.jhenrystuhr.com. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Jan. 18 to Jan. 19, 2014.

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Hadley Ewart

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January 20, 2014

Beverly Godsey Dunn

Jan Stanley

January 19, 2014

Susie,
I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Andrea 'Andy' Potts

January 19, 2014

Susie and Jennifer , I am so sorry for your loss. Joel was a special person and I learned a lot from him while I was working in the dealership. He will be missed by all of us who he touched our hearts. I wish I could be there for you'll but I am down with phenomua and the Doctor said I am contagious. Please know my prayers are with all of you'll.

Rex Burns

January 19, 2014

Suzie and Jennifer,
Although I couldn't fly to be with you, you know my heart is with you. Please know that I am here for you both.
Your friend for life.

Much love

Rex

January 19, 2014

Susie, Jennifer and family. We are saddened by your great loss. We will be thinking of you all in the days ahead. Hold to your precious memories of Joel. They will help you through. Lewis and Deloris Long

Vegas and Vendy Griffiths

January 19, 2014

My thoughts and prayers are with you Susie and your family. Joel was a wounderful man and will be missed deeply.

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