Johnny Ralph Leedy

April 6, 1938 - January 12, 2019

Johnny Ralph Leedy, age 80, of Erwin, passed away on Saturday, January 12, 2019. A native of Unicoi, Johnny is a son of Opal (Hood) Leedy, age 109, and the late David Leedy. He attended Embreeville Cove Missionary Baptist Church. Johnny is a proud veteran of the United States Navy, where he served 4 years on the USS Saratoga. He enjoyed hauling cars. In addition to his father, Johnny is preceded in death by one sister, Helen Linville. In addition to his mother, Johnny Ralph Leedy has left behind to cherish his memory: Wife of 21 years, Barbara Jean (Johnson) Leedy; Step-son: Ray Alan Huskins, of Wilmington, DE; Sister: Robbie Higgins; Sister-in-law: Linda Toney; Brother-in-law: Buddy Johnson. The family respectfully requests the honor of your presence as we offer tribute and remember the life of Johnny Ralph Leedy in a funeral service to be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, January 18, 2019 in the chapel at Valley Funeral Home. Reverend Otis Banks and Reverend Brian Brown will officiate. A visitation period to share memories and offer support to the family will begin at 1:00 PM and will continue until service time on Friday at Valley Funeral Home. A graveside committal service will be held in Jones Cemetery immediately following the funeral service. Those attending will meet at Valley Funeral Home by 2:00 PM on Friday to go in procession. Pallbearers will be notified. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family and viewed at www.valleyfuneralhome.net or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ValleyFuneralHomeErwin. These arrangements are made especially for the family and friends of Johnny Ralph Leedy through Valley Funeral Home, 1085 N. Main Ave., Erwin, 423-743-9187.