Louie Leon Launius

August 5, 1946 - December 9, 2022

Louie Leon Launius was born Aug. 5, 1946, to Louie and Dovie Launius, in Bristow. He departed this life Dec. 9, 2022 at the age of 76 years.

Leon was a 1965 graduate of Bristow High School. Leon Launius and Joyce Ashworth were united in marriage Aug. 15, 1966; to this union was born a daughter, Denine. Leon answered his call to serve Oct. 6, 1967, with the United States Army. He completed his duties honorably Sept. 26, 1970.

Returning to Bristow where he and his family successfully owned and operated a furniture restoration business for many years. Leon was a member and served his Lord and Savior attending the House of Prayer in Bristow. Fishing was a past time he enjoyed as well as hunting when he was younger.

Leon is survived by his wife of 56 years, Joyce Launius; brother-in-law Billy Ashworth and wife Adrienne, of Broken Arrow; one brother, Wesley Launius, of Arkansas.

He was preceded in death by his parents, daughter, Denine Key; two sisters, Drucella Holderfield and Donivee Chaney.

Memorial Services will be held 11 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 17, 2019, at Hutchins-Maples Matherly Funeral Home.

Condolences may be made to the family at www. hutchinsmaplesfuneralhome. com.