Larry Wray Leonard

Larry Wray Leonard, age 79, of Danville, Virginia, passed away peacefully on October 31, 2026, at home, before a battle with cancer caused by Agent Orange. Larry was born on June 2, 1947, to the late Mattie Mae Carlton Leonard and Otis Rudolph Leonard. Larry was also preceded in death by his son, Samual Wayne Marcus Leonard on May 1, 2026.

Larry is survived by his wife, Jane “Libbie” Hiffinger Leonard, of 59 years; sons, Joseph Cleveland Leonard, Erik Wray Leonard, Leif Tanner Loenard, and Jack Davis Leonard; his grandchildren, Aydan Wray Leonard, Tanner Grace Leonard, and Lucius Alexander Leonard; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Larry was in the military for 24 years. He served with the US Air Force for four years during the Vietnam War, going to Thailand, Vietnam, Okinawa, and Laos. He separated from the Air Force in 1970 and later joined the US Navy in 1973 where he spent the next 20 years serving on the USS Independence, USS Roosevelt, and USS Tarawa. He served in Desert Storm. He retired in 1993 as a Senior Chief Petty Officer. After his retirement, he continued to serve others by becoming an EMT, Firefighter with Brosville Fire Department, and Henry County Rescue Squad. He also earned his Private Pilot’s License and served in the Civil Air Patrol, both in Maryland and Virginia.

He loved the “Redskins”/Commanders. Larry was a member of Piney Forest Seventh Day Adventist Church.

The Leonard family would like to thank Commonwealth Hospice for all their love and care. They would also like to thank Norris Funeral Services for their care of Larry and the family.

A memorial service will be held on Monday, November 9, 2026, at Piney Forest Seventh Day Adventist Church, at 11:00 AM. The family will accept guests one hour prior to the service. An inurnment will take place at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date.

Norris Funeral Services, Inc. & Crematory – Mt. Hermon is serving the Leonard family. Online condolences can be made at www.norrisfuneral.com.