March 31, 1947 Leonard was born to Raymond and Geraldine (Bogs) Eakes in Iowa City. He was the second born of eight.
He would make it to the eighth grade and he would be needed to help care for his family so to work he went. At 19 he purchased his first semi from Harold Wolfe. The first summer he pulled an asphalt tanker to pay for the truck.
In the 1970, he married Judy and Shannon and Angie were born to this marriage. Later the marriage had ended and he met Karen Blair at the Dinner Bell. He was working for Doug Hullinger at this time hauling grain. He would later buy another semi and go to work for Atlantic Carriers.
During his union with Karen he would take on the roll as Papa too. He would purchase 3 semis during his career with Atlantic of 33 years, where he was gone 5-6 days a week attending as many sheep shows, chicken shows, tinkering on vehicles and tractors, and any other events the kids wanted him to be at.
Leonard enjoyed working on his own semi in the road in front of the home he and Karen purchased in ‘91. He could diagnose the problems with your semi over a phone call also. Always willing to share a story and several cups of coffee with anyone. He was known in the family as the “baby hog” and loved a trip to get donuts or pizzas on Saturday nights with the kids. Leonard always had time for everyone and loved his family.
Survived by Karen Blair, step-daughter Diane Hamaker; Step-son: Todd (Lynn) Blair; grandkids Abbey Hoffman (Tim), Hunter Hamaker (Keesha), Cameron Hamaker, Jessica Blair; Daughters: Angie (Matt) Denney and son, Gabe (Ellie) Denney and Shannon Eakes and son, Brandon Eakes; Brothers: Jay and Todd and sister: Judy.
Memorial visitation was December 28, 2024 from 1-3 p.m. at Eagleville Community Church, Eagleville, MO.
Leonard has been cremated under the direction of Bethany Memorial Chapel.
Tributes may be left at www.bethanymemorialchapel.com.
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