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Leonard Washington

Passed 11/07/2023

Obituary For Leonard Washington

Mr. Leonard Washington, 76, of Spartanburg, SC, entered eternal rest on November 7, 2023. He was born January 11, 1947, to the late Hattie Mae Washington and Tommy Lee Washington.


Mr. Washington was a faithful member, Deacon, and choir member of Mt. Moriah Baptist Church. He was a lifetime Mason of Pride of Spartanburg Lodge 211 and a Vietnam War veteran. Mr. Washington worked at The Draper and Spartanburg Regional Hospital for many years.


Left to treasure fond and loving memories are: his daughter, Dr. Boisha Wofford of Tampa, FL; granddaughter, Kaelyn Wofford of Tampa, FL; companion, Dr. Glenda Sims; four nephews, Timothy Washington of Rock Hill, SC, Anthony Washington (Sandra) of Spartanburg, SC, Kent (Alicia) Washington of Lyman, SC, Travis Washington of Spartanburg, SC; two nieces, Denise Washington of Lyman, SC and India Washington of Spartanburg, SC; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and special friends.


Mr. Washington is preceded in death by: his son-in-law, Mr. Brian Wofford; his sister, Mildred Washington; his brothers, Robert Washington and Marvin Washington; his half-siblings, Sonny, Licita, and Calvin; and nephew, Ronnie Washington.

A Celebration of the Life of Leonard Washington will be held on Friday, November 10, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. at Mt. Moriah Baptist Church, 445 S. Church St., Spartanburg, SC. Burial will follow in the Heritage Memorial Gardens, 3901 S. Church St., Roebuck, SC.

He will lie in repose from 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 9, 2023 at The John Stinson Woodward Funeral Home.


Condolences & Tributes

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Sending my condolences to the family! Jessica Elmore

LW GOING TO MISS THAT SMILE AND THAT BEAUTIFUL PERSONALITY. BUT YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. GOD BLESS THE FAMILY. KEEP SMILING TIL WE MEET AGAIN... RIH. THE DOGGETT FAMILY

Rest In Peace Mr. Leonard. A Man With A Debonair Appearance and Personality Deepest Sympathy To His Family . God Bless You All !!!

When at the end of the road.... Fare thee well my Friend

We were neighbors and went to school together. Even at a young age he was always a sharp dresser and that smile was always a pleasant sight. Take your rest my friend and May God comfort everyone doing this time of lost. Rest In Peace.

Sorry my name was omitted from my words of sympathy. Dr. Al-Tony Gilmore and family Bethesda, Maryland

I am saddened by the transition of Brother Leonard Washington, my old and dear friend from Carver High School. May he rest in peace and power. My deepest condolences to Glenda and his family.

You will be dearly missed. Always a joy to be around and always positive. Take your rest Annie Hill and Family

Your big smile and personality will be missed! You are such a light!! Rest In Paradise!!

You are missed you are with our Father Pat Fleming

My condolences to the family. Praying for the entire family. Sherry Cohen Jordan Washington

Deepest Sympathy GQ (Len) will be missed From Lynn Dawkins ♥️ and family

Rest my friend. Thanks for your love. My condolences to his family & God's peace.

In Loving Memories Of Our Brother Mr. Lenard Washington, Our Mom made you her other Son Years ago. We have been Family every since! Losing you has left a big hole in our hearts. Lillie, Brenda, Son and me we love and Miss you terribly! So Rest In Peace Our Brother Our Friend. Our love for you will never end. From The King Sisters

Leonard Washington, was a caring and always dressed to impress friend. He had a smile that was contagious and a hug that was heartfelt. He will truly be missed. ❤🙏 My condolences to the family. Darlene M. Rice

Leonard and I had a ritual that we did every time we saw each other and this past Sunday was no different. He dressed well and had an infectious smile. His walk let you know that he knew where he was going. My condolences to the family. Truly he will be missed. Ann Sims-Patton

Leonard and I had a ritual that we did every time we saw each other and Sunday was no different. He dressed well and had an infectious smile. Truly I will miss him and I know others will. Family thank you for sharing your loved one with me.

Prayers,sympathy, and love to all who share in the sadness of Bro. Washington's untimely transition. May the God of all grace, abound, and comfort your hearts; during this difficult time of bereavement. Pastor Bessie Black and family. 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽💔

My deepest condolences and prayers to the family. May you find comfort and peace in God in the midst of your sorrow and grief. Leonard was a great man of integrity and a very sharp dresser. He always spoke words of kindness. I am going to truly miss him. Linda Williams Greenville SC

My sincerest condolences to the family and friends. May God comfort you all during this time of loss. A good man and spades partner. Love and peace!

He will be missed.

Heartfelt condolences to Boisha and family, and all friends and loved ones. Prayers for strength and peace during this difficult time!! Michelle Dover

My condolences to family. He will be missed.

My condolences to family. He will be missed by all.

Expressing Our Condolences. The Underwood & Winn Family

Leonard was a neighbor that I grew up with. Praying for the family. 🙏🏽 Bonnie Saxon Bannerman

Leonard was our neighbor growing up. I'm so saddened by his death. Condolences to the family.

Lord have mercy,just seen you 2 weeks ago,Rest In Peace my friend,until we meet again,my deepest sympathy for the family

Gone but never forgotten, until I see you again, my deepest sympathy to your family and friends, see you later LW ,your friend Kenneth Clyburn Sr

My friend from the beginning when we met until the Good Lord called you home, my deepest sympathy to your family and friends until I see you again, as we used to say to each other "GOD is GREAT AND GREATLY TO BE PRAISED"

Condolences to all that had the opportunity to experience the love of Leonard. A true gentleman that loved GOD above all else. You will be missed. Until we meet again rest in peace. Lisa Grant, Augusta GA

To be absent from the body is to be present with God. I meet Leonard Washington when I first came to South Carolina from NYC 23 years ago. I admired the way he was always so sharply dressed. We're gonna miss L.W. Bruce Battle.

My prayers go out to the family and close friends of Deacon Leonard Washington. You will be missed. Frances Richardson

You will be missed my friend. Condolences 💐 to the family.

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

J.W. Woodward Funeral Home | Spartanburg, SC

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