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Charles J. Leopard

September 3, 1921 - May 19, 2018
Visitation
Thomas McAfee - Downtown Chapel
639 North Main Street
Greenville, SC 29601
(864) 232-6733 |
Wednesday 5/23, 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm
Service
Thomas McAfee - Downtown Chapel
639 North Main Street
Greenville, SC 29601
(864) 232-6733 |
Wednesday 5/23, 3:00 pm
Thomas McAfee - Downtown Chapel
639 North Main Street
Greenville, SC 29601
(864) 232-6733 |
Wednesday 5/23, 12:00 am

Charles J. Leopard, 96, husband of Bobbie Ridgeway Leopard, of Greenville, died Saturday, May 19, 2018.

Born in Simpsonville, he was the son of the late Mac Duff and Maude Nash Leopard.

Charles was a US Army WWII veteran of the 393rd Infantry Regiment, 99th Infantry Division. He earned the Marksman’s Medal, Bronze Star and Purple Heart from his injuries on December 16, 1944, which was the first day of the Battle of the Bulge. Charles was a Mason, a long-time member of the former Leawood Baptist Church for 55 years, and a current member of Parisview Baptist Church. He retired from ABF Freight where he worked for 38 years. Charles enjoyed hunting, fishing, and gardening.

In addition to his love of 65 years, he is survived by a son, Charles Michael “Mike” Leopard and his wife, Teresa; two grandchildren, Jennifer Brady and Benjamin Leopard; and two great grandchildren, Sydney and C J.

A visitation will be held Wednesday, May 23, 2018 from 2:00 p.m. until 2:45 p.m. at Thomas McAfee Funeral Home, Downtown with a funeral service to follow at 3:00 p.m. in the Downtown chapel. Entombment will be held in Woodlawn Memorial Park Mausoleum.

Visitation
Thomas McAfee - Downtown Chapel
639 North Main Street
Greenville, SC 29601
(864) 232-6733 | Map
Wednesday 5/23, 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm
Service
Thomas McAfee - Downtown Chapel
639 North Main Street
Greenville, SC 29601
(864) 232-6733 | Map
Wednesday 5/23, 3:00 pm
Thomas McAfee - Downtown Chapel
639 North Main Street
Greenville, SC 29601
(864) 232-6733 | Map
Wednesday 5/23, 12:00 am

Charles J. Leopard, 96, husband of Bobbie Ridgeway Leopard, of Greenville, died Saturday, May 19, 2018. Born in Simpsonville, he was the son of the late Mac Duff and Maude Nash Leopard. Charles was a US Army WWII veteran of the 393rd Infantry Regiment, 99th Infantry Division. He earned the Marksman’s Medal, Bronze Star andContinue Reading

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Tara Loftis left a message on May 23, 2018:
Bobbie & Family, so sorry to hear of the loss of Mr. Leopard. I remember him well from his visits to JTA when we worked together. I will be praying for you in the days to come.
Jeater Forrest left a message on May 22, 2018:
Dear Bobbie, Mike, and family. You have my deepest Sympathy. Charles was a dear friend of mine. He will be missed. I love you Bobbie.
Jeater Forrest left a message on May 22, 2018:
Dear Bobbie, Mike , and family. You have my deepest Sympathy. I have some good memories of Charles at Leawood Church. He was a dear friend. He will be missed. I love you Bobbie.
guynellbrown@charter.net left a message on May 22, 2018:
Mike and Teresa and Family - We have so many fond memories of Charles as we served together at Leawood for many years.  His sweet spirit presence lit the room any time he entered.  You are in our thoughts and prayers during the coming days.
Debbie Knight Allen left a message on May 22, 2018:
Bobbie,Michael and Teresa and family,
 I'am so sorry for your loss, you will be in my thoughts and prayers.
   Love and Prayers,
   Debbie Knight Allen
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Thomas McAfee Funeral Homes left a message:
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