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Rufus W. Leedy

March 26, 1952 - December 22, 2020

Dryden VA, Rufus W. Leedy, 68, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2020 at Lonesome Pine Hospital. Rufus was the son of the late Miller and Velty Fields Leedy. He was born in Jonesville VA, and was one of seventeen siblings. He graduated from Jonesville High School and was a coal miner and farmer. He loved all his animals, talking on the phone to his friends, and piddling around the house. He was a great papaw to his grandchildren and will be sorely missed by all that knew him. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 9 siblings. Left to cherish his memory are his wife Diane Hoskins Leedy of the home, his children; Travis Leedy and wife Candice, Chrishina Leedy, Briana Sexton and husband Eric. Grandchildren; Haley Leedy, McKenzie Leedy, Hannah Leedy, Harlee Leedy, Paislee Sexton, Liam Sexton. Siblings; Vernette (Leedy) Parsons, Charlie Leedy and wife Ruth, Burley Leedy, John and Nellie (Leedy) Booso, Mary Alice (Leedy) Fortner, John Leedy wife Helen, Ben Leedy, other close friends, nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends on Monday, Dec. 28, 2020 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for the visitation at Holding Funeral Home, the funeral service will follow in the funeral home's chapel with Pastor Paul Davis, Jr. officiating. Special music will provided by Mike Sprinkle. Burial will follow in Powell Valley Cemetery in Dryden, VA. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers. A memorial video has been created for the family at: https://www.tributeslides.com/tributes/show/9TRSSNW5BKFYYBY7 You may go online to view the obituary, sign the guest registry, or leave the family a condolence at www.holdingfuneralhome.com Holding Funeral Home is honored to serve the Leedy family. Covid-19 state regulations will be in place. It is suggested that those attending the visitation and funeral wear masks/facial coverings and observe social distancing guidelines.

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Dryden VA, Rufus W. Leedy, 68, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2020 at Lonesome Pine Hospital. Rufus was the son of the late Miller and Velty Fields Leedy. He was born in Jonesville VA, and was one of seventeen siblings. He graduated from... View Obituary & Service Information

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