Leonard enlisted in the US Army & later joined the US Air Force with the rank of cheif Master Sergeant after 27 years service.He served his country during World War 11 & also the Korean & Vietnam Conflicts . Leonard returned to Dothan in 1975 & enrolled at Wallace Community College. He was formely employed by United Parcel Service on the delivery truck.After his retirement from UPS he was employed by Rushing Enterprises in Headland as a supervisor. He was a former of V.F.W. He was of the Baptist faith.