Gene Robert Leedy

Background

Leedy, Gene Robert was born on February 6, 1928 in Isaban, West Virginia, United States. Son of Cecil Hudgins and Ethyl (Ferguson) Leedy.

Education

Bachelor of Architecture, University Florida, 1950.

Career

Private practice, Winter Haven, Florida, since 1955. Adjunct professor University Florida, since 1979. Founder Sarasota School.

Architectural design consultant Alfred A. Yee & Associates, Honolulu, since 1965. Member various award jurys. Visiting critic and lecturer University Florida, 1975, 76, 77, 78, 79.

Lecturer in field.

Achievements

• Gene Robert Leedy has been listed as a notable architect by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member architectural advisory council College Architect, University Florida, 1986. Chairman award committee Hillsborough County Planning Commission, Tampa, 1989. 1st lieutenant United States Air Force, 1951-1954.

Fellow American Institute of Architects (Award of Honor for Design 1988, Lifetime Achievement award of honor 1988).

Connections

Married Kathryn Hoge, 1950 (divorced 1958). 1 child, Robert; Married Marjorie Ingram, 1960. Children: Helen Knight, Saffie Ellerman, Ingram.

Father:

Cecil Hudgins Leedy

Mother:

Ethyl (Ferguson) Leedy

Spouse:

Marjorie Ingram

Spouse:

Kathryn Hoge

child:

Helen Knight Leedy

child:

Saffie Ellerman Leedy

child:

Ingram Leedy

child:

Robert Leedy