Leonard Caley DeHart

May 30, 1929 - August 24, 2024

Leonard Caley DeHart, 95, of Floyd, went to Heaven to ride his golden tractor on Saturday August 24, 2024. Caley served his country in the US Army as a tank commander. He was a shop foreman for Bunch Construction that hauled coal, later he moved back to Floyd and started working at the Radford Army Ammunitions Plant. During this time he started farming and after 11 years of doing both he started farming full-time and he did this for the rest of his life. He was preceded in death by his parents: Riley and Maude DeHart; Brothers: Norman DeHart, Alfred DeHart, Sam DeHart; Sisters: Edna Harmon, Pauline Harris.

Survived by wife of 71 years: Janet Scott DeHart; one daughter: Sheila D. Bower (Kenneth); Granddaughter: Mandie V. Bishop (Travis); Great Grandchildren: Charity Bishop, Ella Bishop; one brother: Turner DeHart. Numerous Nieces and Nephews. Special Friend: Glen Tolbert.

Funeral Services will be Tuesday August 27, 2024 at 3:00 PM at Gardner Funeral Home with Pastor Roy Turpin, Pastor Dan Agee, Pastor Shawn Tanner officiating. Interment will follow in Jacksonville Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 1 PM until 3 PM prior to the service.

Flowers will be appreciated, or donations may be made to Calvary Baptist Church, Floyd, VA

Prayers

Janet, Sheila and family, So sorry to hear about Caley's. He was a good man and you all have a wonderful family. Patty B. weeks and family

We are sorry for your loss. May our Gracious God bring comfort and peace to your family, as only he can. Rely on his strength in the days ahead. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

We were so sorry to hear of Caleys death. Such a wonderful man will be missed by many. Gerry a d Sandra Shank

Our deepest condolences to your family at this difficult time. May God comfort each of you with His peace.

Very sorry for the loss in y’all’s family. May God give you peace, and may you memories make you smile.

Janet So sorry to hear about the loss of your Dear Caley. Wishing you moments of peace and comfort as you remember your wonderful life shared together. Prayers are with you and your family. Your cousin