Leonard Duggar McCormick

1946-2024

Leonard Duggar McCormick (lovingly known to his family as "Pappy"), aged 77, of Warrenton, VA, formerly of Opelika, AL, passed away at home surrounded by his family in Virginia on February 11, 2024. Leonard was born in Auburn, AL, on September 23, 1946.

He was a longtime member of Lakeview Baptist Church, where he forged lasting friendships and deepened his faith and the faith of others. His commitment to Christ set a powerful standard for his family and many others with whom he came in contact.

He proudly served his country with honor in the United States Marine Corps in Vietnam. The selfless service that he learned and exemplified during his time in the Corps carried over into all other areas of his life, blessing his family, friends, and so many more throughout his journey.

Upon returning from Vietnam, he joined the US Postal Service, delivering the mail, rain or shine, for several years in Montgomery, AL, and then for two decades in Opelika. In retirement, he became a champion weightlifter, breaking national records in the master's division, and mentoring multiple younger athletes to break through their own boundaries along the way.

Leonard is survived by his children, Alex (Nicole) McCormick of Warrenton, VA, and Julie (Spencer) Veal of Bremen, GA; his grandchildren, Conlan, Noah, Isabella, and Nicholas McCormick, Aija and Ava Veal; his sisters, Margaret (Greg) Sauer of Orlando, FL, and Royce Glass of Plano, TX; and nephews and nieces, Michael, Brian, Diana, Eric, Leslie, Coral, and Makalae.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Paul D. and Edith L. McCormick of Opelika, AL.

Visitation will be held Sunday, February 18, 2024, at 1:00 p.m., followed by a funeral service at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel at Frederick-Dean Funeral Home in Opelika, AL; a graveside service will immediately follow at Pine Hill Cemetery in Auburn, AL.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the ministries of His Place and Hosannah Home (under the umbrella of Harvest Evangelism) in Opelika, AL, or Hero's Bridge in Warrenton, VA.

Frederick-Dean Funeral Home & Crematory is directing.