Thomas Dwain Leckenby

Thomas Dwain Leckenby, 82 of Cookeville, Tennessee passed away on Friday, September 22, 2023, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center.

Thomas was born Thursday, June 5, 1941, in Nebraska City, Nebraska, and he was the son of the late Ralph William Leckenby and the late Marguerite Alvina (Thompson) Leckenby.

Thomas was a loving son, brother, husband, father, Pop, Grandpa, uncle, and friend. He started his career at the Nebraska City News Press.  He retired from Gannett Newspapers after 32 years of service. He proudly served in the Army National Guard for 6 years. He loved to work on cars and rebuilt a 1955 Chevy. Thomas was loved by all who knew him and he will be greatly missed.

Thomas is survived by, Wife of 62 Years, Sharon (Gress) Leckenby; 2 Sons, Phillip Leckenby and his wife, Virginia, and Michael Leckenby and his wife, Lisa; 7 Grandchildren, Kelsey Walker and her husband, Jeremy, Kevin Leckenby, Andrew Leckenby, Cameron Leckenby and his wife, Katie, Cody Leckenby and his wife, Madison, Kassi Leckenby, and Colin Leckenby; 3 Great-Grandchildren, Jeremy Lee Walker, Tristan Walker, and Mason Walker; A host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and special friends.

In addition to his parents, Thomas was preceded in death by, Daughter, Brenda Leckenby and siblings: Carol (Andy) Anderson and Richard (Beverly) Leckenby.
 

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