Richard Carlton Leonard

Background

Leonard, Richard Carlton was born on July 1, 1928 in Fayetteville, North Carolina, United States. Son of William Gurney and Laura Isabelle (Barfield) Leonard.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Master of Arts, East Carolina U., 1957, 61; Master of Arts in Teaching, U. North Carolina, 1965; Doctor of Philosophy, U. North Carolina, 1969; Bachelor of science in nursing, U. Alabama, Huntsville, 1984.

Career

Teaching fellow, East Carolina U., Greenville, 1960-1961; teaching fellow, U. North Carolina, Chapel Hill, 1965-1967; Coker research fellow, U. North Carolina, Chapel Hill, 1967-1968; professor biological science, U. Alabama, Huntsville, 1968-1990.

Achievements

• Richard Carlton Leonard has been listed as a noteworthy Correctional facility nurse, educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Sergeant United States Army, 1950-1952. Member American Youth Soccer Organisation, National Intercollegiate Soccer Officials Organisation, Federation International Football Association.

Interests

• Avocation: coaching youth sports.

Connections

Married Ferne Highsmith, June 18, 1961. Children: Natalie Robin, Richard C. Junior.

Father:

William Gurney Leonard

Mother:

Laura Isabelle (Barfield) Leonard

Spouse:

Ferne Highsmith

child:

Richard C. Junior Leonard

child:

Natalie Robin Leonard