Leonard Doyle Stuart
Leonard Doyle Stuart, 65, passed away December 1, 2018 in his home in Covington, Texas. Leonard was born August 25, 1953 to LaDon and Ollie (Urbauer) Stuart in Galveston, and spent his youth in Dickinson, Texas. Leonard earned the rank of Eagle Scout in Boy Scouts of America while in high school. Leonard attended Alvin Junior College playing baseball, then transferred to Sam Houston State University to play football with the Bearkats as a walk-on center. He graduated from SHSU with a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Technology. He worked in Baytown for GTE, which was later acquired by Verizon. Leonard volunteered for many youth activities with his three sons, Zachary, Jacob and Joshua. He started coaching baseball with YMCA of Baytown, then Highlands Little League. He served as a member of the Board of HLL, then became President for two years. He also coached for Baytown Optimist Football for teams from Highlands. Leonard was a Cub Scout Leader with BSA Pack 107 of Highlands, then moved to BSA Troup 106 as a Scout Leader and Board Member. Upon retirement, he moved to Covington and began farming with longhorns, horses, chickens and his five dogs-Daisy, Dukes, Texas, Bailey & Oscar. He was an avid duck & deer hunter and loved camping & fishing. He went on many youth deer and duck hunts with the Texas Parks & Wildlife Youth Hunting Program.
Leonard was preceded in death by his father, LaDon Stuart. He is survived by his sons Zachary Stuart of Dickinson, Jacob and Josh Stuart of Highlands; mother Ollie Stuart, brother Steven Stuart I, and many aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews who touched his life in many ways.
His sons ask for friends and family honor his memory by attending a visitation for Leonard to be held on at Crowder Funeral Home Chapel in Dickinson, on Thursday, December 13, from 5:00 – 7:00 pm. A funeral service will be on Friday, December 14, 10:00 am, also at Crowder Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow at Hayes Grace Memorial Park, Hitchcock, TX.
The only person I ever goose hunted with., he even put me on one. We had lots of fun in our youth traveling to San Angelo, TX for cable school together and eating at the steakhouses there. I worked with Leonard until he left Verizon, laughed many times with him, he had a great sense of humor and there was never a boring moment. I pray that the boys are strong and they learned a lot from Dad, he spent a LOT of time with them. From Boy Scouts to Baseball and Football and hunting, he was there for them.
My deepest sympathy and prayers are with Leonard’s family. We worked many years together at GTE/Verizon. Leonard, always had a smile on his face. God will be with each one of this family during the days ahead. God heals and loves all His children.
Leonard and I worked together at Windstream and became good friends. I will miss his laugh and his late night text messages asking me how life was going.
Rest well my old friend. Your are going to be missed.
My condolences to the Family. I worked with Leonard at GTE in the 1980’s just a good guy and lots of fun to be around. Rest in Peace my friend.
Our hearts are broken..You were not only an awesome neighbor, but a man with a heart of gold and we are truly blessed to have called you our friend… You will surely be missed more than you know… Rest In Peace our friend .
Rest in peace leonard! You dealt with more then most the last year of your life. You deserved to be happy and relaxed. Im glad you had a full life of happy memories and sorry for the way your life ended. Keep seats warm for us up there! No more pain and suffering where you are now! No one can ask for more. Prayers for your family!
Leonard and I were good friends at Alvin Junior College and played baseball together. We were roommates at Sam Houston State and had many great times together. I often thought of Leonard over the years and wondered how he was doing. I am very sorry to hear he passed. From reading his obituary he lead a life of service for other people. He seemed like a very good man and I pray you find God’s peace.