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“Rick and Kelly Nelson would like to send our thoughts and prayers to the Baron family. Lee was a wonderful and wise man. We enjoyed having him as a...Read More »
1 of 15 | Posted by: Rick - Gilmer, TX

“Approximately 10 years ago I was very blessed to have met Mr. Baron. I was in need of a farrier and he came to my home and was so patient and kind....Read More »
2 of 15 | Posted by: Sherie Tillison - Henderson, TX

“As a first time horse owner I appreciated so much that he shared his great wealth of knowledge with me. He was meticulous about his trade and like a...Read More »
3 of 15 | Posted by: Harriet - TX

“Dear Donna and family, I am Leigh's cousin, want you to know that we are sad to hear of Leigh's passing. Do know that you are in our hearts and...Read More »
4 of 15 | Posted by: Annette Olson - Hurley, SD

“thanks for all of your calls and letters to mom (your aunt ella) she always enjoyed hearing from you. gone to soon to that big anvil in the sky....Read More »
5 of 15 | Posted by: cousin cal - IA

“He was a quiet and gentle gaint. Thank God for loaning him to us. My prayers are with the family. ”
6 of 15 | Posted by: Kaye Driggers - Longview, TX

“You and Gene are in our thoughts and prayers. I know that Uncle Leigh will be dearly missed by many. Peace be with you and the family. ”
7 of 15 | Posted by: Stacey Lowary-Gross - Phoenix, AZ

“Donna and Family, Please know our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time. I am one of many cousins still living in SD. ...Read More »
8 of 15 | Posted by: Sue and Pete Peterson - SD

“Leigh, was the husband of my daughter, and the father of my 2 grandchildren. Leigh believed in God, and was one of the hardest working men I have...Read More »
9 of 15 | Posted by: Mary P. Carr - Longview, TX

“Donna, Gene and LeNette, We are so saddened to hear of Leigh's passing, but know he is enjoying being with our Father in Heaven. May God comfort and...Read More »
10 of 15 | Posted by: Dave and Janice Champlin - Spring, TX

“Leigh, was such a great person, he will be missed. We always enjoyed seeing him at our animal hospital (West Loop Animal Hospital). Our prayers go...Read More »
11 of 15 | Posted by: Regina Gibbs - Longview, TX

“Donna, I am so sorry to hear of Lee's passing. Our thoughts & prayers are with you & your family. We are on vacation in Colorado & will not be back...Read More »
12 of 15 | Posted by: Casey & Melissa - White Oak, TX

“To Leigh's Family.... I am so sorry for your loss. Leigh was such a good man and he loved his family and the horses he worked on so much. I am...Read More »
13 of 15 | Posted by: Bobbi Kay Noble - Longview, TX

“Donna, LeNette, and Gene My thoughts and prayers are with you. Leigh was such an amazing man to of had the privilege to know. Dr. Pannell and...Read More »
14 of 15 | Posted by: Keith Pannell - White Oak, TX

“We have lost an awesome farrier. He was a fine man. Condolences to Gene and the entire family. ”
15 of 15 | Posted by: Patty Shirey - Gladewater, TX


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Funeral services for Leigh Milton Baron, 66, of White Oak will be held at 10 AM Saturday, July 21, 2012 in the Chapel of Rader Funeral Home of Longview with Rev. Tony Hoefner officiating. Burial will follow in White Oak Cemetery. Mr. Baron passed away Monday evening. The family will receive friends Friday evening from 6-8 PM at the funeral home. Leigh was born on December 4, 1945 in Aberdeen, SD to Milton and Lorraine Baron. He proudly served his country in the US Air Force. Mr. Baron enjoyed working as a farrier. He was preceded in death by his parents. Those left to cherish his memory are wife of 39 years, Donna Baron of White Oak; daughter, LeNette E. Baron of Longview; son, Gene. L. Baron of Longview; cousin, Janice Champlain and her husband Dave; 1 brother and 2 sisters. A memorial guestbook may be signed online at www.raderfh.com.

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