David L. Leonard

David L. Leonard, beloved husband, son, father, grandfather, and cherished friend,
passed away on January 20, 2026.
David was born in Rhode Island on January 3, 1969. After pursuing his passion for baseball at a young age, he went on to attend Tusculum College as a student-athlete.
He later earned his law degree from the University of Tennessee College of Law and
proudly considered himself a Vol for Life.
Above all else, David was devoted to his family. He deeply loved his wife, Mendy (Mercer); his mother, Nancy; and his three children – Patience McKeever (Matthew), Sydney Leonard and her fiancé, Matt Mervis, and David M. Leonard. He was a proud and loving Poppa to his granddaughter, Claire McKeever. David’s pets, Reece, Kazi, and Grey were very dear to him and brought him great comfort and joy. Throughout his career, David earned the respect of his peers as an attorney and Juvenile Court Magistrate. He was a man of integrity, known for his wisdom, fairness, and compassion, both professionally and personally. He was also deeply grateful for the friendship and support of his law partner and best friend, Brent Hensley. David was preceded in death by his grandparents Clifford and Evelyn Leonard and his uncles Michael, Danny, and Richard Leonard.
He is survived by his loving family, who will miss him dearly. The family extends their heartfelt gratitude to the medical professionals who cared for David during his illness, including the teams at MD Anderson and Tennessee Cancer
Specialists of Greeneville.
There will be a gathering of friends from 5-7pm Wednesday January 28, 2026 at Jeffers Funeral Chapel at Afton.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Isaiah 117 House and
Greeneville Humane Society in his honor. For Isaiah 117 House of Greene County, please mail donations to:
Greene County Isaiah 117 House
1390 Birdwell Mill Rd
Greeneville, TN 37743
Or visit: support.isaiah117house.com/greenetn
For Greeneville Humane Society, please visit the shelter at:
400 N Rufe Taylor Rd
Greeneville, TN 37745