JACK VANCE LEONARD, age 92, of Estill Springs, Tenn., departed this life on Wednesday, February 14, 2024, at STRHS Winchester following an extended illness.  Mr. Leonard was born in Bristol, Virginia on July 7, 1931, to the late Raymond Spencer Leonard and Sylvia Ethel Vance Leonard.  After graduating from High School, Mr. Leonard joined the U.S. Air Force and served his country during the Korean War.  After the war he went on and continued his education in the Electronics field and was employed at Arnold Engineering Development Complex, (AEDC) for 35 years as an Electronic Technician.  Mr. Leonard last attended Mt. Olivet Baptist Church in Estill Springs until his health started failing him a few years ago. Mr. Leonard was a quiet man that was a "home body", that loved his children and grandchildren and his greatest joy was spending time with them.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Leonard was preceded in death by his brothers; William T. Leonard, Ralph F. Leonard and Wayne A. Leonard.

He is survived by his wife of almost 69 years, Patricia Ruth Leonard of Estill Springs, Sons; Mark Leonard and wife, Emunah of Savannah, Ga., Jeffery Leonard of Newport News, Va., Daughters; Tracy Lynch and husband, Charles of Winchester, Lori Cantrell and husband, Kevin of Mt. Juliet, Tenn., Sisters; Velma Boyd and Kay Johnson both of Bristol, Tenn.

A Graveside service will be conducted at 3:00 P.M. Friday, February 16, 2024, at Franklin Memorial Gardens, with Bro. John Gipson, officiating.