John Edward Leonard, 71, of Scottsburg, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, January 28, 2020 at Norton Hospital in Louisville, Kentucky. He was born on April 25, 1948 in Scottsburg, Indiana, the son of the late Marvin and Virginia (Wilson) Leonard. John graduated from Pekin High School in 1966 and later earned a Bachelor's Degree in Business and Accounting from Indiana University Southeast in 1974. He retired as the Director of Telecommunications for Papa John's International in Louisville, Kentucky. John had also worked at the old ChiChi's in Louisville, Kentucky, was a former Project Analyst for Public Service Indiana at Marble Hill and an Accountant at the Gallagher Station. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Scottsburg, Indiana, an accomplished Piano and Keyboard musician and had played in numerous bands during his life. John displayed his love for Christ at his church by singing and playing at their services, he enjoyed driving his corvette and loved spending time with his family. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Jay Marion Leonard on February 15, 1978. Survivors include his wife, Krista (Byrer) Leonard; a daughter, Mia Williams(Eric Hougland) of Salem, Indiana; two brothers Richard Leonard (JoAnn) of Pekin, Indiana and Larry Leonard (Sandy) of Kempton, Indiana; a sister, Marsha Whitlow (Eldon) of Pekin, Indiana; eight grandchildren, Courtney and Connor Williams, Noah and Chloe Hurley, Nathaniel and Logan Spicer, Sydney and Sophia Paz; one great grandson, Elyjah Hurley and two stepchildren.