Leon Watson {Leaky} Moore Obituary in Madison at Perry-Spencer Madison

Obituary For Leon Watson {Leaky} Moore

Leon “Leaky” Watson Moore, 77 of Madison, NC passed Friday, August 9, 2024. Public viewing will be held on Friday, August 16, 2024 from 2:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m at Perry Spencer Funeral, Madison, N. C. The family will receive friends from 1:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 17, 2024 at Rock Hill Baptist Church, 4873 Pine Hall Rd., Walnut Cove, NC with the funeral service beginning at 2:00 p.m. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

Leon Watson “Leaky” Moore, age 77, passed away peacefully in the early morning of August 9, 2024, after a lengthy illness. Born on April 29, 1947, to the late John W. and Bernice O. Moore.

Leon was lifelong resident of Rockingham County where he attended the local public schools and graduated from Charles Drew High School in 1966.

On January 30, 1976, he married Laura McClinton and to this union they had two children: Anissa Moore and Deon Moore.

Later in life, on July 16, 1999, Leon married Mary Cooper and they enjoyed 25 years of marriage.

Leon’s spiritual journey began at Goodwill Baptist Church at an early age, but he later rededicated his life to the Lord Jesus Christ at Rock Hill Baptist Church, where he served on the Usher Board until his health declined.

Leon had a passion for gardening and took pride in growing a beautiful and flourishing garden that he loved sharing with others. He also enjoyed yardwork and cherished spending time with his grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, Leon was preceded in death by his brother, Andrew Moore and sisters, Drema Benton and Catherine Baker.

He is survived by his wife: Mary Cooper Moore, of the home; his children; Anissa Moore of Brown Summit, NC and Deon Moore (April) of Madison, NC, his stepdaughter; Marsherrie Marshall of Walkertown, NC. His brothers; John W. Moore, Jr. of Madison, NC and Clifton J. Moore (Linda) of Eden, NC; his sisters-in-law; Edith Moore of Eden, NC and Felicia Cooper of Walkertown, NC, brothers-in-law; Otis Cooper, Jr. (Marilyn) of Durham, NC, Harold Cooper (Adale) of Walkertown, NC and Derick Cooper (Sandra) of Walnut Cove, NC. Leon is also survived by his beloved grandchildren; Karlos Moore, Dre Moore, Ashanti Moore, Kevon Moore, Jayon Moore and Ke’Asia Moore, Mecha Scales and Dontae’ Scales along with five great grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives.

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Terence Dorsey sent The Peace Lily for Leon Watson {Leaky} Moore - August 15, 2024

To Deon Moore and family. My prayers are with you and your family. From :Terence Dorsey

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To the family of Mr. Leon Moore, my thoughts and prayers are with you. May God give you peace in the midst of this storm. Be encouraged, for we know to be absent from the body is to be present with the lord. Denise Smith- Eden, NC

Mary, sorry for your loss. Praying for the family. God is able to see you through. Love, Ann P McBride

To Mary and extended family, I offer my condolences and prayers. Mary, I have fond memories of you and Leon in the Silver Sneakers exercise class. We had fun sweating, laughing, and fellowshipping. May God continue to comfort you today and in all the days ahead. Doris Kellam and Family

Prayers and comfort for the Family of Leon Moore. May God, give you comfort and strength during this time. Love Deborah Hairston Sykes and George Hairston Jr.

Leon was a fixture at my grandmother's house in Goodwill. He made you laugh and always had a good attitude. Leon was a good person with a good heart and he will be missed. I'm only sorry that I didn't get out to see him before he passed. Rest in Peace Leon.

Best Papa In the world❤️. We will miss you so much - Ashanti, Kevon, and Ke'Asia

I'm going to miss my daddy! He was a great person and loved his kids, grandkids and family. We are going to miss you daddy.You fought a good fight daddy. Until we meet again. Love ❤️ your daughter Anissa

To lose a loved one is never easy. Stay in prayer and lean on God both day night, he will give you exactly what you need in abundance to move forward. Know that the entire Moore family are in my thoughts and prayers. AFS

Leon was a good person,He was my stepdad I loved him so much praying for the family and friends .

So sorry for loss,you all are in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Felisha Anderson

My prayers and condolences to the Moore Family. May your spirits be lifted in remembrance of all the fun times shared with Leon. God bless you. Cornelia Dalton , Class of 66, Charles Drew