Leonard Baxley Steedley, Jr.

Leonard Baxley Steedley, Jr., 81, of Argyle passed away Monday, October 19, 2026, at his residence after an extended illness. He was born in Clinch County to the late Leonard Baxley Steedley, Sr. and Mildred Grace Brannen Steedley. Mr. Steedley lived in Clinch County all of his life where he worked as a Carpenter building numerous houses in the area. He always enjoyed riding his tractor, automotive repair, fishing, and gardening, and especially loved farming, reading western novels, and building model trains. Mr. Steedley attended the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witnesses in Waycross.

Along with his parents he was preceded in death by one brother, Billy Joe Steedley; and his favorite dog, Tinker Bell.

Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Evelyn Rozier Steedley of Argyle; one son, Tyran Leonard Steedley of Argyle; two daughters, Erin Lingefelt of Argyle, and April Lynn Penna (Joseph), Charlotte, NC; five grandchildren, Caleb Lingefelt, Mikayla Lingefelt, Joseph Penna, III, Mary Grace Penna, and Ava Penna; three great-grandchildren, Grayson Lingefelt, Everleigh Turner, and Sawyer Turner; three brothers, James (Lisa) Steedley of Argyle, Ronnie (Lisa) Steedley of Brunswick, and Randy (Debra) Steedley of Douglas; two sisters, Laverne Thomas of Waycross, and Patsy Lott of Lakeland; several nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

A memorial service will be held Friday morning, October 23, 2026, at 11 am at the Roundtree Funeral Home.

The family will receive friends beginning at 10 am Friday morning at the funeral home.

Sympathy may be expressed online at www.roundtreefuneralhome.net.

Roundtree Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.