James W. “Jim” Leonard, also known as “Big Daddy Woo Woo”, 76, of Madison, IL, passed away at 5:16 a.m. Sat. Oct. 14, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family.
He was born Dec. 1, 1946 in Memphis, TN to the late Wallace & Mamie Lee (Dunlap) Leonard.
On Oct. 3, 1992, he and Vickie Mayes were married in Madison, IL. She survives in Madison.
Jim was a U.S. Navy Vietnam veteran and proudly served aboard the U.S.S. Orleck DD-886 as a gunner. He went on to work for and later retired from Tower Automotive. He loved to be outdoors and enjoyed hunting. He also loved going to the casino to try his luck.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by 3 children: Michael Leonard, Jason (Sarah) Leonard of Pontoon Beach, IL and Sandra (Ernie) Pool of Granite City, IL; 5 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; a brother: Jerry (Nancy) Leonard of MS; and 2 sisters: Debbie Newingham and Jana (James) Harrison of AR.
The family will hold a service at a later date.
Arrangements with online information and guestbook through Wojstrom Funeral Home & Crematory may be found at www.wojstrom.com.
