Leonard Love

Leonard Lewis Love, age 91, of Sparta, passed away Saturday, August 17, 2019. He was born February 4, 1928 in Reece, Kansas, the son of Ira Calvin and Mary Frances (Gentry) Love. Leonard grew up in Eureka Kansas and served in the military from 1946 to 1952. He graduated from Emporia State University receiving a Bachelor of Science, Master of Science, and Specialist in Education Degree. He continued his education by completing the class requirements for the Doctorate program. Leonard was a dedicated educator and school administrator throughout his career. He served first in West Mineral, Kansas, where he met and married the love of his life, Anna Marie Proffitt, on November 26, 1954. Leonard called upon the name of the Lord Jesus Christ to save him as a young man, and served Him the rest of his life. Leonard was passionate about the Lord, his wife and his family, but found time to enjoy friends, and to spend time on the golf course. Survivors include: His wife Anna Marie; two daughters and their husbands, Cindy and Eddie Beach of Apopka, Florida, and Sherry and Mark Trotter of Dallas, Georgia; five grandchildren and their spouses, Chad and Jennifer Beach, Crystal and John Shupert, Candace and Ryan Little, Justin and Morgan Trotter, and Jacie and Justin Higgenbotham; and nine great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, six brothers, and two great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be 11:00 AM Thursday, August 22, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Burial will follow in Missouri Veterans Cemetery with full military honors. Visitation will be from 10 AM - 11:00 AM Thursday preceding the funeral.