Billy Argel Leopard died on November 29, 2017. He was born in Red Bay, Alabama on June 15, 1932, to Harold Argel Leopard and Sarah Ada Kelly,
Billy Argel Leopard
Billy attended Red Bay schools for grades one through eight and graduated from Tuscaloosa High School. He immediately joined the United States Air Force, serving in Japan during the Korean conflict as a Special Morse Code Intercept Operator. He was honorably discharged on December 22, 1954. He returned to Tuscaloosa and attended the University of Alabama and took a job with Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph Company in 1954. With Southern Bell, Billy started as a lineman and held various jobs before being promoted to management in 1963. He and his family lived in Prattville and Opelika. He retired after 35 years of service on April 30, 1989, subsequently moving back to Tuscaloosa.
Billy was active in his local Church of Christ wherever he lived, serving as deacon and in other capacities. In Tuscaloosa, he attended Central Church of Christ. His family and children were always his main activity outside of work. He was an avid ham operator, having communicated with people in almost every country. Billy was a “dyed-in-the-wool” Alabama Crimson Tide football fan.
Billy was predeceased by his parents, his wife, Sara Perry Leopard, his twin brother, Bobby, and his younger brother, John Leopard.
He is survived by his beloved children: Lori Jane Leopard Buttram (Scott) of Trussville and Perry Argel Leopard of Paris, France, and his especially loved grandchildren, Sara Marie Buttram of Trussville and Jase (Molly) Buttram of Cullman, his sisters, Sarah Kelly Leopard Boone and Nancy Evans White of Tuscaloosa, his brothers Clyde Evans of Muscatine, Iowa and Tom Evans of Tuscaloosa.
Services will be held at the Central Church of Christ in Tuscaloosa on Monday, December 4, 2017 at 2 p.m. Public visitation will be immediately before the services at 1 p.m. A private family visitation will be at 12 noon.
In lieu of flowers, the family request that gifts be made to the Central Church of Christ or your favorite charity.
152 Comments
Tanna McGuire Friday
Oh no! Praying for you all Scott and Lori. I’m so sorry for your loss. I know this is a difficult time for you and your family.
Janice Ward Lofland
I’m so sorry to hear this. Love and prayers to Billy’s family.
Danny Garrett
So sorry for your loss. Prayers for all of you.
Vickie Chapman Baughman
Bo and I are thinking of your family, Scott. Please share our condolences with Lori.
Ryan Jennings
Praying for you guys
Barbara Gant
Prayers for y’all
Jaime Melton Anderson
We are so, so sorry for your loss, Lori and Scott…praying for your family.
Jami Gigis Wetzel
I’m so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers.
Carrie Anne Chapman Willingham
Oh, I’m so terribly sorry. Prayers for all who love him.
Anne Snider Steward
I’m so sorry Lori. Hugs and prayers for you all.
Gregory Anessa Kent
Oh my goodness, sweet friend. I am so saddened for you. I know you are heartbroken. Please know that you have friends who love you and are praying for you and your family.
Karen Davidson Bradshaw
So sorry!! Praying for your family!❤️
Donnette Adcock Plant
I am so sorry Lori Leopard and Scott. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Sherie Rosser Wilson
So sorry for your loss.
Blakley Vaughn
Love to all of you- you’re in my prayers
Karen Brooks
I’m so sorry Lori. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.
Brooke Dease Taylor
Oh no. I am so so so sorry.
Mark Kelly
Deepest sympathies, Brother, to Lori, and to Sara Marie and you. I don’t believe I knew till I saw in the obituary that Mr. Leopard was a fellow Franklin County boy. I’d love to have known him.
Diane Massey Minton
So very sorry for your loss
Renia Blake
Meta Diane Lovely
Prayers for peace.
Didi Manley
So sorry, Lori
Jerry Haynes
I pray God’s peace for you and yours. I am sorry for your loss.
Steve Green
I am sorry for your families loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you!
Cindy Barrett Willis
Keeping you all in my prayers.
Jennifer Plyman
So sorry Lori! Praying for you and your family!
Anne Edwards Miller
So very sorry
Terry Holland Schlitz
So sorry! Praying for you and your family
Justine Angela Tortorigi
So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers for you, Lori and all of your family!
Wendy Lynne Hodge
Lori, I’m so very sorry. Your dad was a precious person. My family will be praying for you
Serena Bowden
I am so sorry for your lost you are in my prays Lori
Karen Colaiuta Yekel
Our deepest condolences to your family
Susan Cherones
Aw, so sorry to hear it. He was a fine man.
Beverly Jackson Douglas
So sorry for your loss Lori. Prayers for you and your family.
Jim Battan
🙁
Cheryl Calloway Hannum
Im so sorry Lori.
Angela Sendelbach
My sympathies to you and your family. Angie Buttram Sendelbach.
Jill Martin Barlow
Lori, I am so sorry. Praying for you and your family.
Misty Garrison-Whaley
I’m so sorry for your family’s loss. I have you in my prayers.
Tré Mills
Lori. I am so sorry. He was such a nice guy. Praying for you and your family
Julie Mulvaney Makosky
So sorry for your loss
Carl Stokes
I am so sorry for your loss
Kim Fuller
So sorry for your loss. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Kendra Brown Rushing
I’m so sorry Lori
Jan Livingston
I am so so sorry to hear this. He was such a special man. My heart goes out to you and Lori. ❤️
Amy Adams-Blount
So sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our prayers.
Tammy Hamric Ryle
I’m So sorry Scott. Please give Lori our love.
Leigh Tapley Morton
I’m so sorry, Lori and family! Prayers!
Missy Thomas
So sorry for your loss prayers for you all.
June Hurston
Prayers for you and your family. I am so sorry Lori.
Randy Nichols
Very sorry, Scott. May your family find peace in these difficult days.
Dale Jones
Sorry for your loss. Prayers for the family.
Doug Wright
I’m thinking about you Lori. Un abrazo grande …
Jill Bowers Joganic
Praying for you Lori Leopard!
Tony Greathouse
So sorry for you and the families loss.
Jen Brown Dexter
Prayers Mrs. Leopard! So sorry.
Tina Slaughter Fortenberry
Lori Leopard…you and your family are in my prayers. I know all of you loved him very much.
Dianne Bobo-Carraway
Sad to hear of your loss. Thoughts and prayers for each of you!
Lisa Dunn Meloy
Sorry for your loss.
Sherri Davidson Blank
I’m so sorry to hear of your loss. Prayers for your family.
James Botters
Lori, I am so sorry for your loss.
Lisa Williamson Burns
Praying for you Lori Leopard and your family.
Mandi Jones Logan
Lori Leopard you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Margaret Marshall Wickersham
So sorry to hear about your loss Lori Leopard! I will be praying for you and your family.
Jill Brasher Williams
Our deepest condolences
Dawn Armstrong-Allen
No!!!! Lori Leopard I am so sorry! Prayers for all!!
Lee Ann Freeman Scroggins
So sorry for your loss, Lori.
Susan McKeen Bruno
Hugs to you. I know he will be missed very much. ❤️
Julene Bush Pugh
I’m so sorry for your loss. ❤️
Tina Martz Hindman
I’m so sorry
Scott McKeever
Prayers for you and your family Lori.
Sharlene Fowler
Praying for your family!
Wendy Rosser Camp
So sorry
Danette Rogers Williams
Very sorry for your loss. Prayers for you all.
Melanie Matherne Dimler
My heart is heavy for you, Lori….so sorry. Love, hugs and prayers your way
Pam Ledbetter
So sorry to read this , Lori. for you and your family-
Charles Hurston
I’m so sorry. B.A. was a great man. Love and prayers to y’all.
Kevin Sargent
Praying for you and your family Scott.
Brette Johnson
I am so sorry. Praying for your comfort during this time.
Tally Loper Shanley
Oh Lori! I’m so, so sorry. Thinking of you.
Rhessa Hanson
Wendell Hanson and I are holding you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.
Joy Triggs Tyner
I’m so glad I was able to meet him! I’m praying for all of you
Thomas Wilson
So sorry for yalls loss. He was a very nice man
Mindy Parker Ryan
I’m so sorry Lori!
Pat Bentley
Sorry to hear
Prayers being lifted for the family
Brandon Rowell
Praying for you and family
Kathy Keith Niswender
So sorry for your loss….praying for you all!
Mike Roebuck
Sorry for your loss cousin. Prayers.
Terri Buttram Platt
So sorry! Praying for y’all!
Renee Smalley Pennington
So sorry, Lori. He was a great man. You all will be in my prayers.
Sally Duer
Oh Lori I am so sorry for you and your family. Your dad has gone for his reward. I have so many fond memories of both of your parents. Love you.
Candi Rousseau Adair
Scott, so sorry for your family’s loss.
Kevin Scott Sprague
Sending prayers for you Lori, I’m so sorry.
Starla Owens Haynes
We are so sorry, Lori. We loved Billy. He was such a good friend and neighbor to us while in Opelika. Many great memories. Sending hugs and love to you and your family! ❤️
Danielle Hernandez Harmon
I am so sorry for your loss. Praying for you and your family.❤️
Joni Brackner Parrish
Thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Lisa Ethridge Burton
I’m so sorry. Praying for you and your family.
Kathy Haynes
I️ am so sorry for the loss of your dad. Praying for you and your family.
Lucy Shannon Little
I’m so sorry, Lori Leopard. You’ll be in my prayers.
Laura McCants Reddick- Reichert
Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family at this difficult time.
Lynne Prince
So sorry for your loss. Big Hugs XX. Prayers for you and family
Cathy Holcomb-Knowles
So sorry for your pain!
Egla Nora
You are in my prayers
Dianne Ward
Praying for you all! ❤️
Leah Ann Sawyer Horn
Lori I am so sorry for your loss. I met him one time when you had a yard sale. He was so sweet. Sending hugs and prayers to you
Hans Lemons
Sorry to hear this buddy. You’ll certainly be in my thoughts. Take care
Paula Brown
Prayers for you all! Thinking of you Lori Leopard!
Quinton Cockrell
I am so sorry to hear this. He was always very kind to me. Thinking of you all.
Mary Meadows
I am so sorry for Lori and family. He had such a sweet smile.
Cindy Fisher
So sorry! Prayers for your family!
Matt Elliott
*Such* a great guy. Wonderful memories of hanging out at the Leopard house during middle and high school. And I think of him whenever I hear George sing “He Stopped Loving Her Today” (a B.A. fave). Much love, Lori – thinking of you all.
Cecelia Woodson Phelps
So very sorry for your loss.
Tina Patterson Vermillion
Lifting your family in prayer. I know how hard this is, especially during the holidays. I’m so sorry!
Karen Lilley Jeane
So sorry, Lori.
Linda Paragone
So sorry, Lori. I share your pain
Linda Green Thomas
You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Angie Adams
So sorry Lori! Your dad was the best!
Gracie Bramblette
I’m so sorry Lori Leopard and Scott. Praying for your sweet family!
Maria Mercedes Medina
So sorry for your loss!
Melissa Tatum Donaldson
Praying for you guys!
Rick Bradshaw
So very sorry to hear this!
Erma Gunter
I’m so sorry
Ron PHilpot
Praying
Leicia K Fairchild
So sorry for your loss
Charles Hannah
Your mom and dad both were great people. We enjoyed being neighbors. Our prayers are with you, Perry, and your families.
Pam Young Hodge
So sorry Lori, Billy was a wonderful christian man that we all admired. We will be praying for you and Perry and your families.
Ian Maddox
So sorry Scott and Lori!
Debbie Glaze
Sorry for the loss of your love one.
Sheri Spaine Long
Lori, thinking of you during this difficult time.
Don Everett Garrett
So sorry!
Pamela Allman Shannon
So very sorry for your loss. Praying for your family.
Margaux M. Buttram Shelton
So sorry !!! Love you guys !!
Donna Brumlow
I’m so sorry for your loss. You all are in my prayers.
Tim Jennings
I am sorry for your loss Lori, I always thought a lot of your folks. He was a great man Prayers for you and yourr family
Melanie Hackett Hendrix
I am so sorry. Love to you all. Praying for peace during this time.
Christy Aldrich Dooley
I am so sorry. Praying for your family- We love y’all!
Sandra Cato Vernon
Thinking of you all. Prayers coming your way.
Jenni Scott
Praying for you and your family
Gaines Bishop
Sweet sweet man. I know you will miss him more than words. Prayers and love
Kerin Blair Guidry
I’m so sorry for your loss.
Susan McGehee Robson
Praying for you and your family. So sorry for your loss.
Crystal McGough
Praying for comfort and peace!
Simona Herring
So very sorry…..
Robyn Deason Harp
I’m so sad to hear! Hugs and prayers ❤️
Jill Guice
I’m so very sorry for your loss Lori, i know you are very close to him. Praying for you friend
Mandee Taylor
So sorry Jase! Prayers for you and your family!
Kimberley Cauthen Yeager
So sorry for your loss. Your family is in our prayers ❤️
Jean Hudson Thrasher
So sorry Scott.
Garrett Leopard
Great man and great uncle I thank god for the life he blessed him with and he got to meet his great niece a few times
Holli Sivley
I am so sorry for you loss! Prayers for comfort and strength…
Becky Johnson Brown
Lori, I’m so sorry about your Dad. He always had a great smile.
Wendy Dunn Treglown
I’m so sorry. Prayers for your family.