Reverend Leonard John Davis, Sr., age 82, of Wytheville, Virginia passed away Tuesday, March 7, 2023. He was born June 29, 1940 in Washington, D.C. and was the son of the late Reverend John Edward Davis and Bessie Betty Addison-Davis.

Reverend Leonard Davis had a servant's heart, a passion for serving others. He was first licensed as a minister within the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church, 2nd and 3rd Districts in 1972. Reverend Davis pastored for over 40 years diligently serving the church and surrounding community before retiring active ministry from his final pastoral assignment at Saint John AME Church, Roanoke, Virginia in 2015.

Leonard thoroughly enjoyed the simple pleasures of life. He was most happiest fellowshipping with loved ones, fine dining, gardening, viewing old western movies and maintaining his tropical fish aquarium. Leonard's personal life motto was, "Take each day at a time, Enjoy each day to the fullest, Each day is a blessing."

Leonard is survived by his devoted wife of 59 years, Carrie Blanche Davis; 3 sons, David Devell Davis of Augusta, GA; Leonard John Davis, Jr. of Mableton, GA and Derrick Andrew Davis of Wytheville, VA; 5 daughters, Linda Marie (Paul) Hawkins of Wentzville, MO; Kimela Katrice (Rev. Theodore) Curtis of Moore, OK; Jessica Lennette Holley-Davis (Jason Edwards) of Bluefield, WV; Alisha Denise Hicks (Chris Lee) of Wytheville, VA; Ambria Brandy Davis (Milton Dale II) of Wytheville, VA; Carlos and Ginger Garrett, Lexington, NC and numerous other foster children; 20 adoring grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren who loved their grandfather dearly.

Leonard was a proud and faithful member of Bethel AME Church, Wytheville, Virginia; Masonic Order at Allegheny-Dunbar #109 Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Virginia; Order of Easter Star Glasco, Virginia; Order of Ellen Earley Chapter Number 209.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, March 18, 2023 at the Barnett Funeral Home. Reverend Vanessa Baldwin, pastor of Bethel AME Church will officiate over the service. Retired Presiding Elders Archie Richmond and James Beatty will conduct the eulogy. The Wake viewing will take place from 11:00 a.m. to 12:50 p.m. Burial will follow at West End Cemetery Mausoleum, 1825 West Lee Hwy, Wytheville, VA. The Repass will be held at Wytheville Meeting Center, Wytheville, VA. Barnett Funeral Home, Wytheville, VA is serving the Davis family.