M.W. Leonhardt

Fort Lawn Mr.M.W. “Red” Leonhardt, 90, died Wednesday, March 7, 2012, as a result of an automobile accident.A memorial service will be held at 3:00 PM on Sunday, March 11, 2012 at Fort Lawn Baptist Church with Rev. TedHodges officiating.Interment will be private. The family will receive friends from 2:00 to 3:00 PM on Sunday at Fort Lawn Baptist Church. Mr. Leonhardt was born November 4, 1921 in Lincoln County, NC and was a son of the late Dorus T. Leonhardt and Nancy Huffsteller Leonhardt.He was a graduate of the schools of Lincoln County, NC,served in the U.S. Navy during World War II, and retired as a merchant marine after more than 30 years of service.He was an accomplished yoedler, musician, and composer known as “Red Hart”.Mr. Leonhardt was a member of Fort Lawn Baptist Church. He is survived by one stepson, Bill Denton of Lexington, SC; one stepdaughter, Carol Byrd and husband Tom of Chester; twelve step-grandchildren; three step-great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and special friends, Frank and Barbara Gaston of Fort Lawn. Memorials may be made to Fort Lawn Baptist Church, P.O. Box 250, Fort Lawn, SC 29714 or Greenlawn Cemetery, P.O. Box 191, Great Falls, SC 29055. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.dantzlerbakerfuneralhome.com.