LEONARD FRENCH AMMONS
Leonard French Ammons, 73, of Fairview, WV passed away on December 8, 2021. He was born March 25,1948 in Waynesburg, PA to the late Ira Stanley and Sylvia Dell Brookover Ammons.
A 1966 graduate of Fairview High School, then continued his education at Penn State Fayette. While employed at Bechtel Corporation he answered the call to serve in the United States Army III Corps Artillery at Fort Sill during Vietnam. Returning to civilian life he worked at Fairmont Printing, Mon Power Company, Alcan Rolled Products, and as a coal miner with Consolidated Coal Company’s Loveridge Mine.
He enjoyed operating farm machinery, gardening, repairing all things mechanical, watching westerns, history and Aerial America and especially spoiling his grandson. He was a member of the WV Farm Bureau (52 years), NRA and UMWA Local 9909.
Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Rebecca Joy Lesho Ammons, whom he married on November 20, 1971; son Eric; Daughter Caroline; Grandson Gage; and Brother Ronald “Pete”, all of Fairview, several nieces and nephews and cousins; and a sister-in-law, Michelle Robinson.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 3 brothers and 4 sisters-in-law, Melvin and Ellen Ammons, Roger and Judy Ammons, William Jesse and Jo Tennant, and Lola Eddy Ammons.
Friends may call at the Tennant Funeral Home, 2678 Hornet Highway, Hundred, WV from 11:00 AM until 12:00 Noon on Saturday. Funeral services will be held at Noon with Evangelist Mark Jones officiating. Interment will follow in the Grandview Memorial Park in Fairmont.
Condolences
To Becky & family: I was extremely sorry to hear about Leonard’s passing. I’m unable to make the service but my thoughts and prayers will be with you. In high school if we were seated alphabetically, Leonard was always to my right. Our senior year Leonard got a motorcycle and he was nice enough to pick me up every morning on his way to school. Looking back on it I guess I was wearing a skirt because slacks were not allowed in school. I have a lot of fond memories of your husband and father. Please accept my condolences. Love, Linda
Becky and family, I am so very sorry to read of Leonard’s passing. I have known you for years and know how much he meant to you. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Sending you all my love. Oneita
So sorry for your loss. May the Lord wrap his mighty arms the for in this difficult time. Hugs and prayers....🙏🙏