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Funeral services for Leonard H. Monroe, 86, of Lawrence will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, December 15, 2017 at St. Luke AME Church in Lawrence. Burial with military honors will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery. He passed away Monday, December 11, 2017 at his home.
Leonard was born September 6, 1931 in Lawrence, KS, the son of Walter and Elizabeth (Watts) Monroe.
Leonard served his country as a member of the United States Air Force for 23 years, during both the Korean and Vietnam Wars. During his time in the service, he was stationed in Okinawa, Europe, Vietnam, and later New Mexico, where he met his future wife, Jackie (Kilgore). He retired as a Chief Master Sergeant.
Upon retiring from the Air Force, Leonard moved back home to Lawrence, and served as the Superintendent of Vehicle Maintenance for the City of Lawrence for 23 years, until he retired in 2000.
He was an active member of the St. Luke AME Church and was member of Western Star Masonic Lodge #1. He was also the president of the Elsie Randolph Scholarship fund.
Survivors include: six children - Michael Leonard Monroe (Jerlyn) Lawrence, KS; LeAnette E. Sutter (William) Overland Park, KS; Linda E. Monroe, Washington, D.C.; Darryl R. Monroe, Atlanta, GA; Doria N. Hamm (Brandon) Overland Park, KS; Maria R. Monroe, Washington, D.C.; nine grandchildren - Abby, Olivia, Caitlin, Christian, Haley, Luke, Evonna, Sebastian, Braxton; one great-grandson; one sister - Mary Winborn, Detroit, MI; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by three sisters, Alice, Levita, and Edna, and three brothers, William, Raymond, and Waldo "Bud".
The family will greet friends from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Thursday, December 14, 2017 at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence.
Memorial Contributions may be made in his name to St. Luke AME Church and may be sent in care of Warren-McElwain Mortuary.
For more information or to post a condolence, please visit warrenmcelwain.com.
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So sad to hear of Mr. Monroe's passing. He will be greatly missed. Such a gentle spirit. Prayers to his family.
Dianna Winsley
December 15, 2017
I will miss your dad grandad and husband I loved him like a uncle know he was a uncle.
Verner Newman
Family
December 15, 2017
I am so sorry. He was the BEST neighbor & friend ever!!! He was one of the first people I met when I moved here in 1976! He & all his family made me feel so welcome! Love you all! He will truly be missed! One CLASSY gentleman! Hugs, Linda
Linda Urish
December 14, 2017
I'm so heartbroken over the news of Mr. Monroe's passing. My condolences to my friend LeAnnette, to Mrs. Monroe, Mike, Linda, Daryl, Doria and Maria. I'm so thankful I saw him this summer. His greeting and well wishes were so much appreciated. He will be missed.
Haifa
December 14, 2017
Sincere sympathy to the Monroe family on there loss.
December 14, 2017
So sad to hear about Leonard's passing. My sincere condolences to his family. Rest in Peace my Buddy, we had some good laughs over the years.
Teresa Ferguson
December 13, 2017
Mike and family: I enjoyed our many years working together while Leonard was the Superintendent of Maintenance. He certainly was more to me than the man in charge. Over the years, he became a friend and I always enjoyed our conversations. I hope his death was as peaceful as possible. RIP my friend!
Mike Viebrock
December 12, 2017
To the Monroe family and friends, Mr. Monroe was a wonderful man. I am so sad to hear of his passing. Praying that the Grace of the Lord and the hope of his Atonement will comfort you at this time, and always. God bless you.
Kim Murphree
December 12, 2017
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