Leon Paul Anderson, Jr. 73, of Spotsylvania passed away at his home with his family near him. Leon was born on January 3, 1943 to Leon P. and Henri Mae (Headrick) Anderson in Pensacola, FL. After high school, he continued his education, receiving his B.S. Degree in Physics from the University of Florida; his Masters Degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Oklahoma and his PHD in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering fro the University of Virginia. Leon married Carolyn Dale Fox in 1968 at Afton, VA. They moved to Spotsylvania area over 48 years ago. Leon worked as a mechanical engineer at the Naval Surface Warfare Center for over thirty eight years, before retiring. Survivors include his wife, Carolyn; son, Christopher Paul (Joslyn); daughters Adrienne Dianne and Heather Marie; three sisters; Sharon Pfeiffer (Wayne), Gail Scott, Marsha Boda (Lenny) and five grandchildren; Alexis Carolyn, Madeline Rose, Brittany Tyler, Rylee Michelle and Gabriel Paul.
Funeral Services will be held at Laurel Hill Funeral Home on Wednesday October 19, 2016 at 11 a.m. with Pastors Gary Robbins and Barry Throckmorton officiating. The family will receive friends for one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow in Laurel Hill Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the American Cancer Society in Leon's name