Anthony Q. Leonard

Anthony Quinn Leonard was born October 13, 1961 in Washington, DC to the late Bertha and Clyde Leonard. He was the only son raised with 5 sisters and he was next to the youngest. Anthony was affectionately known to his sisters as “Bay Bay,” and his friends called him “Head.” As the only son in the family he was spoiled by all especially by our Mother.

Anthony attended public school and graduated from Eastern High School in June 1979. He was baptized at an early age at Providence Baptist Church. He later attended Greater Mt. Calvary Holy Church.

At the early of nine years old Anthony realized what it meant to make money and went to work carrying groceries to people cars. He saved his money and after graduating from high school brought a Mopad which he used to go to his first job as a Courier at RePete Courier Service. After spending ten years at RePete, Anthony went on to work for Central Delivery Service until he became ill. He worked hard and enjoyed the finer things in life like nice looking clothes and cars.

Anthony loved sports especially NFL and college football. There were many times when it was impossible to reach him when he was watching a football game. His favorite football team was the Broncos and the Redskins. He also liked basketball, old western movies and shows, game shows, old cartoons, and the original black and white King Kong movie which he would watch over and over again. Traveling and playing cards was also something he enjoyed doing.

In 1995 Anthony life changed when his daughter was born. He was excited and overjoyed. He was a devoted Father and a great Dad who cherished his daughter.

Anthony is preceded in death by his parents, Bertha and Clyde Leonard, a nephew, Theodore Dawkins, two sisters, Carolyn and Shirley Leonard. He leaves to mourn him a daughter, Tajanay, three sisters, Deborah (aka Jean), Pamela (aka Cindy); and Vicki; nieces, Larena, Shirlita, Ciera, Aisha, Diamond and Shanelle; nephews, Carl (Papa) Virgil, Geron, Juan, Little Juan, KeShawn; devoted friends, Tom, Lonnie, Kevin, Bret and Yvette as well as a host of cousins and truly wonderful friends.
 
 Services are as follows:


On Monday, January 28:
Viewing - Horton Funeral Home, Washington (map/directions) - 10:00 a.m.
Funeral - Horton Funeral Home - 11:00 a.m.
Interment - George Washington Cemetery, Adelphi (map/directions)