Leon Thompson Hussey
April 14, 2017
Funeral Service will be 11 AM, Monday, April 17, 2017 at Smyrna United Methodist Church, where he was a member, with the Reverend David Woodhouse and Reverend Billy Joe Brady officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery, with Military Honors.
Leon attended Asheboro Business College. He served his country in the United States Army, during the Vietnam War, where he was awarded, two Purple Hearts. He worked for Randolph Electric Membership Corporation for 36 years. Leon served as Camp Commander of VFW Post 9245. He was a loving son, husband, father and grandfather. He enjoyed spending time with his family. He traveled to 45 different States and always loved trips to the beach and mountains. He was also a farmer, caring for the land and his animals. Leon was a son of the late Walter Thompson and Nettie Jane Garner Hussey and was preceded in death by infant brother: Denny Ray Hussey.Leon is survived by wife of 51 years, Carolyn; sons: Leon Andrew Hussey and wife Lala; Dustin Quinn Hussey and wife Clarkie; grandchildren: Nathan, Brianna, Mollie, Brantley; sister Clarice Morgan; brother: Harold Hussey and many friends. He also leaves behind his beloved dog, Shooter.
The family will receive friends from 6 - 8 PM, Sunday, April 16, 2017 at Kennedy Funeral Home and at other times at the home
Memorials may be made to Smyrna United Methodist Church Cemetery Fund, 203 Smyrna Church Road, Robbins, NC 27325 .
Kennedy Funeral Home is serving the Hussey Family.
Online condolences may be made at www.pinesfunerals.com
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Carolyn and family, love and prayers to you all! My heart breaks for you, Leon was such a blessing to many. I considered him one of my best friends and my hero – Thankful for all the good memories with him!
Carolyn and family, We are so sorry for your loss. We saw Leon at the high school reunion and he was a nice and friendly man. Our thoughts and prayers are with you today. We love the class of 65. Love Arles and Bradie Taylor Carthage NC.
We would like to send our thoughts and prayers to the family. Leon was a very special person to so many people. He always was the same day after day. Just saw him this week at Southern States in Carthage. His memory of people he came in contact thru Rando
To Clarice Morgan and her Brother’s family.
May God surround you and your family during this time of sorrow. We are praying for for each family member. May God send down his strength and his comforting love to each of you. Love and prayers, Rev. Joh
So sorry to hear about Leon. Love and prayers to the family!
so sorry for your loss, LEON was always a sweet man when i would go in to pay my light bill when we first moved here,he would say thank you mrs.bates,so one day ,i told him he could call me pat,and he laughted and said ok patricia. he was the only person
Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you. Leon was a great man and he will be missed. Love to each of you.
Dustin & Family,
I’m very sorry for your loss. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Johnny Wickham & Family
Sending prayers for the family. Leon was such a bigger than life person. He will be greatly missed. -The Vance L. Wilson family
With Heart-Felt Sympathy and Prayers for all the Family.
‘As long as we live and remember, our loved ones live within our hearts.’
So sorry to hear of the loss of your Leon! Thoughts an prayers for all of you…