ADCOCK, Leonard Weldon

The Arizona Republic 3/31/2010 Adcock, Leonard Weldon Leonard Adcock passed away on March 27, 2010 at the age of 85 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on Nov 17, 1924 in Brownwood TX. A decorated WWII veteran, enlisting in the USMC at age 18, he was among the first wave to land on Iwo Jima. He received his Purple Heart after being wounded on the tenth day of battle and was honorably discharged in 1945. After marrying he moved to Phoenix in 1951. Leonard ultimately realized his dream job by working 28 years at the Arizona Livestock Department and retired as a Captain. Leonard's avocation was long distance bicycle riding. He participated in multiple charity bike rides. Leonard was an amazing husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather: a 14 year cancer survivor who inspired all who knew him through his perseverance and unwavering optimism. Preceded in death by his loving wife Gloria, Leonard is survived by his children: Carla Edwards (Rob), Paula Montgomery (Danny), Pamela Talbert (Paul), Marc Adcock (Manon), grandchildren: Bryan and Graham Edwards, Brett and Shawn Montgomery, Jacob and Tyler Ellis and Alyssa Talbert, and Emily, Elise, and Eden Adcock, and great grandchildren Connor and Landon Montgomery, Sisters: Patsy Gregg and Betty Graham, and brother: Leiland Adcock. Services will take place on Tuesday April 6th, 11am at Christ Church of the Ascension, 4015 E Lincoln Dr, Paradise Valley, AZ 85253. Immediately following service there will be a color guard and flag presentation in honor of his military service. Reception to follow in Parish Hall. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Leonard's honor either online or mailed to the following: The Lance Armstrong Foundation at LIVESTRONG National Mail Processing Center P.O. Box 6003 Albert Lea, MN 56007-6603, Wounded Warriors, Hospice of the Valley at 1510 E Flower St Phoenix, AZ 85014.