Lawrence “Larry” Leonard, 74, of Hillsboro died on Aug. 24, 2022, at his residence. Mr. Leonard was the owner of Lawrence Leonard Construction Co, specializing in concrete foundations and crane operations. He was a member of Good Shepherd Catholic Church, a member and past president of the Hillsboro Rotary Club, a Harris Fellow, a member and past president of The Hillsboro Community Civic Club and general chairman of the Hillsboro Horse Show. He served on the board of directors of the Goldman Fire Protection District, was a benefactor member of the NRA, a member of the Jefferson County Republican Club and Safari Club International. Born Feb. 15, 1948, he was the son of late Marvin and Anna (Langford) Leonard.
He is survived by his wife of 52 years: Rebecca “Becky” (Taylor) Leonard of Hillsboro; a son: Nathaniel (Angie) Leonard of Hillsboro; three daughters: Natalie (Mark) Breakfield of St. Louis, Rachel (Brandon) Leonard of Grass Valley, Calif., and Valarianne (Brandon) Clough, of Orlando, Fla.; 11 grandchildren: Ian, Andrew and Grace Breakfield, Colton, Carson, Carolyn and Cade Leonard and Oliva, Blake, Jack and Connor Clough; five brothers: Thomas M. (Peggy Lee) Leonard, Louis F. Leonard, Stephen M. Leonard and Patrick J. (Regina) Leonard, all of Hillsboro, and Charles J. (Barb) Leonard of Barnhart; three sisters: Helen J. (Bob) Gardiner of Imperial, Margaret K. “Peggy” Neisner of Killington, Vt., and Laura (Chris) Bange of Hillsboro.
