Town North Concert Band Dallas, Texas
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Art Leonard |
OBITUARY: Arthur Prudden Leonard, age 96 of Dallas TX, died peacefully on 9/13/2019 after a long, rich, full life. "Art" served in the Navy during WWII. He graduated with degrees from Duke & Georgetown & worked in international marketing for the U.S. Commerce & State Depts. most of his career, traveling extensively, living in the U.S. & abroad. He was an accomplished tuba player, including solos on LPs released by Atlanta dance band "Sorta Forty" in the 1960's. After retirement, he taught international marketing at SMU & UTD. He played tuba with several bands in Dallas well into his 90's & was active in his church & community. Preceded in death by Claire, his beloved wife of 52 years, he is survived by children, Frank (Debra), Ned, & Sally Reid (Frank) & brother, Walter Leonard (Mariette), several grand-children & other family. Memorial Service: Mon., Oct. 7th at 1:30 PM in Memorial Chapel at Church of Incarnation 3966 McKinney Ave Dallas 75204. Copyright 2008 Town North Concert Band. All rights reserved. |