David Wayne Leonard

September 15, 1960 - June 13, 2019

David Wayne Leonard, 58, of Bristol, Tennessee, passed away at home on June 13, 2019, after a courageous battle with carcinoid cancer. David was born on September 15, 1960, in Bristol, Tennessee, a son of the late Wayne Allen Leonard and Sheila Margaret Leonard. David was employed by UPM Pharmaceuticals as a Quality Assurance Supervisor. He began his career at Beecham Laboratories in 1985 and remained employed at the plant with each company thereafter. He was a lifelong member of Meadowview Presbyterian Church. David was an avid bass fisherman and loved disc golf, playing 94 courses in 17 states. He also loved going to the beach and looking for fossilized sharks’ teeth, thousands of which he collected. He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Debbie Leonard; two daughters, Jamie Johnson and husband Josh, and Andrea Jimenez and husband Tyler; one granddaughter, Amiah Joelle Johnson; one brother, Andrew Leonard and wife Annette; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews. The family will receive friends from 2:00 until 4:00 PM on Sunday, June 16, 2019, at Oakley-Cook Funeral Home in Bristol, TN. A memorial service will follow at 4:00 PM with Pastor Bobby Meadows officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to UK Markey Cancer Foundation, Attn: NET Cancer Research, 800 Rose Street, Roach Bldg-CC160, Lexington, KY 40536. The family would like to express special thanks to Dr. Brett Odum, Dr. Marco DaSilva, Dr. Lowell Anthony, and Ballad Hospice, as well as the nursing and technician staff of 4 West at Bristol Regional Medical Center, for the wonderful care they provided. Arrangements especially for Mr. Leonard and his family have been made through Oakley-Cook Funeral Home & Crematory.