Robert Joseph Leonard known as Joe Leonard age 88 of Galax, Virginia passed away Sunday, December 10, 2023 at his home.

Mr. Leonard was born in Grayson County, Virginia on July 26, 1935 to Thomas Clarence and Josie Ellen Beckner Leonard. In a addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sons Robert Gregory Leonard and Steven Jay Leonard.

He is survived by his companion Geneva A. Webb of Galax, Virginia; sons and daughters-in-law Bill Webb of Mt Airy, North Carolina; Mike Webb of Woodlawn, Virginia; Doug and Heather Webb of Lynchburg, Virginia; two grandchildren; one great-grandchild; four step-grandchildren; two step-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

The funeral service will be held Friday at 2:00 PM in the Vaughan-Guynn Chapel with Pastor Jeff Pickett officiating. Burial will follow in the Monta Vista Cemetery. Military Rites will be conducted by the Grayson VFW Post 7726. The family will receive friends Friday from 1:00 PM until time for the funeral service at the Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home