Donnie Leonard

March 20, 1944 - June 22, 2023

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Indiana Avenue Baptist Church

9507 Indiana Avenue

Lubbock, TX 79423

(806) 797-9704 |

Saturday 7/8, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Graveside services for Donnie Leonard are scheduled for 10:00 AM, Saturday, July 8, 2023, in the Sundown Cemetery followed by a service to celebrate his life of 79 years at 2:00 PM, that afternoon at Indiana Avenue Baptist Church. He died on Thursday, June 22, 2023. Please find floral purchasing, and an area to share stories of Mr. Leonard with his family here on this page.

Donald “Donnie” Keith Leonard was born March 20, 1944, to Merl and Ophelia (Palmer) Leonard in Longview, WA. He married Patsy Thompson on January 19, 1967, in Plains, Texas.

Donnie coached football in Hale Center and Sundown before being drafted into the Army in 1969 and served in South Carolina for two years. Although they were poorer than dirt (according to them both), Donnie and Patsy enjoyed their years in Charleston, SC going to many Civil War battle sites and fishing in the swamp.

In 1971, they returned to West Texas to coach at Roosevelt HS. This is where they welcomed their first child, Michelle. Donnie then became a coach at Anton before deciding to go into the insurance business. While in Lubbock, their family grew to 4 when Keith was born in 1975. They stayed in Lubbock, where Patsy completed her degree and became a teacher.

Donnie was a trusted confidant and advisor in his field as an insurance agent and financial advisor. He earned his Certified Life Underwriter certification. Donnie was also a founder of People’s Bank and served on the Board of Directors there for many years.

Through his years of coaching and selling insurance, he collected many friends along the way. Donnie always considered himself a teacher and advised many in their finances. He never met a stranger and was always ready with a story or a prank. He loved his family and friends fiercely. Most of all, he loved his dear Spot Ellen (Patsy) for over 58 years.

Mr. Leonard is survived by his wife, Patsy Leonard; daughter, Michelle (Reagan) Stuart; son, Keith (Kristen) Leonard; grandchildren, Ellen Stuart, Emily Stuart, Thomas Leonard, Bishop Leonard, and Isabelle Leonard; great-grandchild, Kohen Chavez; brother, Michael (Patty) Leonard; and sister-in-law, Linda Leonard.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Merl and Maxine Leonard, and a brother, Bobby Leonard.

The family of Donnie Leonard suggests memorial donations to a charity of your choice in his memory.

Indiana Avenue Baptist Church

9507 Indiana Avenue

Lubbock, TX 79423

(806) 797-9704 | Map

Saturday 7/8, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

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Donnie was coached in football by my father and coached me in football in junior high. He was an excellent educator both classroom and on the sports field...I will never forget the times I spent with Donnie and Patsy as family friends when they were young and in Hale Center...so sorry to the entire family for your loss...much love and prayer for you and yours

I am so sad to learn of Donnie’s passing. So very sorry for Patsy and his kids. What a huge loss to this world. He was the most upstanding man that I’ve known and I learned many life lessons from him.

We loved Donnie and all of you. Prayers for you all.

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Dear Patsy and family. Just want you to know how much I enjoyed Donnie at the office. Her always had a smile and a story to share. I am glad you have years of memories to share with each other. He will be greatly missed, and appreciated. Kindest regards and best wishes.

Sending condolences to Patsy and all the family. Prayers for peace and comfort. Love Patty

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I had the privilege of working with Donnie for a few years in the insurance business. He was a good man who loved the Lord, his family and his friends. He was dedicated to providing great service for his clients. Donnie had a fun personality and always enjoyed a good joke. Prayers for Patsy, the kids and all their family at this sad time. God be with you all.

Thinking of you during this time. Donnie was kind and gave great advice. I worked with Patsy for many years, prayers for your loss.

Patsy, I am sorry for the passing of your husband, Donnie.

Patsy and family, we are sorry for your loss. We were so happy to see Donnie at a memorial service for Butch Davis this year and share laughs of Sundown with him. He was a tough Sundown Roughneck. Prayers you will be comforted by God in the coming days.

Patsy So sorry for your loss. I never met Donnie, but I know he was a great husband , father and friend to many. Twila Aufill

Michelle, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I know how difficult it is to lose a parent as my mom just passed a little over a year ago. 🙏🙏

We are so sorry to hear about Donnie. Donnie was always helpful in guiding us about insurance needs. He loved his family and always had a story to share! He sill be missed!

I’m so sorry for your loss!! Keeping your family in my prayers.

Sincere condolences to the family. I am so very sorry for your loss. May God provide the necessary peace and comfort to your family and friends during this difficult time. Please remember these words of encouragement from the Bible: “ Jesus plainly told her: “I am the resurrection and the life. He that exercises faith in me, even though he dies, will come to life.” —John 11:20-25.

Donnie's passing leaves all who knew him with a sense of loss. More than that is a great sense of gratitude in having known him. He helped me and my family in many ways. I am sorry for his family in their loss, but his life will be celebrated by all who knew him.

I knew Donnie for a lot of years, and am so sad at this news. My heartfelt condolences to his wife and family. He will be missed greatly! May God Bless you.

Thoughts and Prayers are with you! Donnie was as Special guy and a Great guy! He will be missed by all that ever knew him.

Donnie was a very good friend to me. I will always remember him as one of the nice guys. I Am praying for his family.God bless each of you. Markey Hollowell

My husband Butch Davis passed away in January. He went to school and played football with Donnie. Butch talked of him often. He thought the world of him! My prayers are with his family.

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.