Leon R. Anderson, Sr.

Leon R. Anderson, Sr., 92 of Odessa, Missouri passed away on Friday, July 4, 2025, at NorthCare Hospice House, in North Kansas City, MO surrounded by his loving family.

Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Saturday, July 12, 2025, at New Horizon Presbyterian Church, 4266 MO-131, Odessa, MO, 64076. A Celebration of Life will follow at 12:00 p.m., Saturday, July 12, 2025, at the church. Following the Celebration of Life everyone is invited to the church fellowship hall to visit and have a meal. Memorials are suggested to the Mt. Tabor Cemetery Association. Memories of Leon and condolences for his family may be left at www.LedfordFamilyFH.com or on our Facebook Page. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Ralph O. Jones Funeral Home, 306 S. 2nd St., Odessa, MO, 64076, 816-633-5524.

Leon was born on June 25, 1933, in Linn Creek, MO to Ray Charles and Abbie Mae (Wallis) Anderson. On November 11, 1968, Leon was united in marriage to Gloria Jean Ashbrook in Palmyra, MO. They later divorced but remained close friends. Leon retired from Tip Top Plumbing and was a member of the Plumbers Union Local 8 for over 50 years. In addition to being a plumber, Leon farmed, raising cattle and quarter horses. He was a member of the American Quarter Horse Association. In addition to spending time with family and friends, Leon enjoyed hunting and riding horses. Leon always enjoyed sitting on the front porch visiting with friends and telling stories.

Survivors include four children, Debra Uehling, Tammy Anderson and Steve, Leon “Bud” Anderson, Jr. and Julie, and Chuck Anderson, all of Odessa, MO; two grandchildren, Brandon Filler of Odessa, MO and Regan Anderson of Higginsville, MO; and many relatives and friends.

Leon was preceded in death by his parents, and two sisters, Alma Caviness and Janice Lynch.