James Mitchell "Mitch" Leonard age 63 of Galax, Virginia passed away Wednesday, September 9, 2020 in the Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

Mitch was born in Galax, Virginia on August 6, 1957 to Floyd Edward and Phyllis Rebecca Galyean Leonard.

He is survived by his wife Shelby Jones Leonard of Galax, Virginia; daughter and son-in-law Erin and Timmy Leath of Hillsville, Virginia; sons and daughter-in-law Jacob and Angie Leonard; Paden Leonard; brother and sister-in-law Dixie and Mimi Leonard all of Galax, Virginia; seven grandchildren Saige Leonard; Jayden Leonard; Stetson Leonard; Jonathan Leath; Jacob Leath; Savanaha Thomas and Allison Leonard; several nieces and nephews; many special friends.

A graveside service will be held Saturday at 2:00 PM in the Leonard Memorial United Methodist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Lee Houston officiating. The family will receive friends Saturday from 1:00 PM until time for the graveside service at the cemetery.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the family.

Due to CDC recommendations social distancing and mask will be required at the visitation and graveside service.