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Leonard Eugene Posey

January 29, 1931 - October 22, 2007
Service
Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home-Big Spring
Saturday 10/27, 10:00 am
Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home
3800 N. Big Spring St
Midland, Texas 79705
Friday 10/26, 10:14 am

Leonard Eugene Posey, 76, of Big Spring, died on Monday, October 22, 2007, in a local hospital. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM Saturday, October 27, 2007 at the Nalley-Pickle & Welch Rosewood Chapel with Rev. Steven King, pastor of Birdwell Lane Baptist Church, officiating. Graveside services will be at 3:00 PM Saturday at the Grape Creek Cemetery in Grape Creek, Texas.The family will receive friends from 5 PM to 7 PM Friday at the funeral home.He was born on January 29, 1931, in San Angelo, Texas and married Rosie Nutt on May 26, 1955 in San Angelo.Leonard served in the United States Air Force from 1949 to 1970, retiring as a Master Sergeant. He then worked for the Texas Highway Department for 20 years, retiring in 1992.He was a member of Birdwell Lane Baptist Church. He was also a member of Staked Plains Lodge #598 A.F. & A.M., was a life member of VFW Post 4372 in Odessa, and a member of the American Legion Post 506. Leonard had served as past president of the Forsan ISD School Board, was past president of RSVP and had volunteered at the V. A. Medical Center for 15 years.Survivors include his wife, Rosie Posey of Big Spring; two daughters, Edith Baker and husband, Alvin of Coahoma and Elizabeth Taylor of Waco; two sons, Gary Strickland of Cartersville, Georgia and Tom Posey of Big Spring; eight grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Billy Joe Becknell; and a sister, Dorothy Posey.The family suggests memorials to Birdwell Lane Baptist Church, 1512 Birdwell Lane, Big Spring, Texas 79720.Arrangements under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Big Spring. Online condolences can be made at: www.npwelch.com,

Service
Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home-Big Spring
Saturday 10/27, 10:00 am
Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home
3800 N. Big Spring St
Midland, Texas 79705
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Friday 10/26, 10:14 am

Leonard Eugene Posey, 76, of Big Spring, died on Monday, October 22, 2007, in a local hospital. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM Saturday, October 27, 2007 at the Nalley-Pickle & Welch Rosewood Chapel with Rev. Steven King, pastor of Birdwell Lane Baptist Church, officiating. Graveside services will be at 3:00 PM SaturdayContinue Reading

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Robbie (Dolan) Miller left a message on November 30, -0001:
May God Bless you in your time of loss...(Tom) you are one of my oldest and dearest friends, and Rosie you were like a "special aunt" to me... I am very sorry again you will all be in my prayers...
Gerald and Liz Harper left a message on November 30, -0001:
Flo I was always very fond of Gene. He was one of those"older" cousins who always made the younger ones feel special when I was a kid. I always thought he had a special smile - it was always a joy to see him. We will remember you in this time of loss, and we pray God's blessings for you. Gerald
Eddie Vela amd Family left a message on November 30, -0001:
On behalf of the Vela Family, please know we feel great sorrow for the loss of your loved one.
David, Caprice, Jerrod, and Caitlyn Nutt left a message on November 30, -0001:
Unfortunately, life has kept us from being able to see you guys very much over the years, but I have fond memories of our visits when we would meet in Lamesa for lunch. He was always fun to be around and he will be missed. Love you guys, David, Caprice, Jerrod and Caitlyn
Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory left a message:
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