Justin Leonard

     Justin Ryan Leonard, 27, Nevada, MO passed away on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at Nevada Regional Medical Center.   Justin was born in El Dorado Springs, MO on May 9, 1998, to Byron and Michelle (Reiff) Leonard.

    Justin was raised in rural Milo and attended Nevada High School.  He was an auto mechanic. Justin worked at David’s Tire Service for 8 years and Ozark Automotive Clinic the past 2 years.  He was a member of the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma.  He loved fishing, hunting and racing at Nevada Speedway and Electric City Speedway in Butler. 

     Survivors include his father, Byron Leonard (Tammy), Nevada, MO; his mother, Michelle Zilliox (Damon), Moundville, MO; a son, Jimmy Eugene Leonard, Nevada, MO; two brothers, Cody Leonard (Savannah) and Matthew Leonard, both of Nevada, MO; grandparents, Cindy Leonard, Milo, MO, Cindy Sandoval, Nevada, MO, and J.R. Sandoval, Homer, AL; step-brother, David Bly, North Kansas City, MO; step-sister, Sebrina Haynes, Nevada, MO; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins.  Justin was preceded in death by his grandfather, Cliff Leonard.

     Visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 on Thursday, January 15, 2026, at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada.   

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