James Leonard, age 79, Miles City.

James Retus Leonard (79) passed away at his residence on June 17, 2019 in Miles City, Montana. Born February 17, 1940 to Mary Josephine Thrower (Comer Dan Head) & Retus George Leonard (all deceased)

Surviving are Alice Leonard (first wife), Rowena Leonard (second wife); children Justin Leonard and Ethelyn Angelina Rose Leonard; brother Gilbert (Gil) Head (Diane), sisters Danna Crowther and Deborah Guite and nephews Doug Head, Jeremy (Marti) Head, Steven (Bernice) Crowther, Ernest Crowther, Joshua Crowther, Andrew Jones, Ryan Guite (deceased); and 4 great nephews.

A military graveside service will be held on Monday, June 24, 2019 at 1:30 p.m. at the Eastern Montana State Veteran’s Cemetery with full military honors. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com.