Leon Dallas Zachary, 86, of Alexandria died September 28, 2021 at Alexandria Care Center after a two year illness.
Leon was born February 26, 1935 in Jamestown, Tennessee, the son of Otha Allen and Dorthy May (Slaven) Zachary.
He worked production at Delco Remy for almost 40 years before retiring in 1993. He was a member of U.A.W. Local 662. He was a lifetime softball player and is in the Fast Pitch Softball Hall of Fame. He was a representative for Amateur Softball Association and a manager and played on a lot of ball leagues.
He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Orpha Mona (Turner) Zachary; three children, Rick (Karen) Zachary of Anderson; Kathy (Todd) Utley and Lisa Zachary all of Chesterfield; six siblings. Bob (Mary) Zachary of Anderson, Bill (Mickie) Zachary of Vevay, Dan Zachary of Anderson; Carolyn (Dale) Wiles of North Carolina, Linda Parks of Chesterfield, Larry (Debbie) Zachary of Anderson; five sisters-in-law, Loma (John) Vincent of Muncie, Cloma (Hoppy) Posey of Tennessee, Marion Turner of Muncie, Sheldon (Saundra) Turner of Anderson and Tim (Jill) Turner of Tennessee; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, James and Junior Zachary.
Visitation will be on Friday, October 1, 2021 from 2-4 p.m. and then from 5-7 p.m. in the West Chapel of Rozelle-Johnson Funeral Service.
Memorial contributions may be given to Alzheimer's Association.
Post online condolences at www.rozelle-johnson.com.