Vincent Leonard

Vincent Joseph Leonard, 70, a native of Belle River, La., and resident of Morgan City, La., died at his residence at 9:45 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2009, after a battle with cancer.

A U.S. Army veteran, Mr. Leonard was a 4th Degree member of the Knights of Columbus Holy Cross Council and avid outdoorsman. He was a welding instructor at Bollinger Shipyard in Amelia.

He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Linda Rhodes Leonard; son, Troy (Stephanie) Leonard; daughters, Melissa (James) Kober and Crystal (Ray) Acosta; four grandchildren, Derek and Alaina Kober, Drake Leonard and Vincent Acosta; brothers, Davis and Melvin Leonard; sisters, Jane Kieffe, Ruby Pipsair and Priscilla Scully.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Anita and Wallace Leonard; and brother, Dave Leonard.

He is buried at Morgan City Cemetery.