Hobart Lee "Leon" Elrod

West Paducah, KY  Hobart Lee "Leon" Elrod, age 84, passed away Sunday, January 21, 2024 at 7:11 P.M. at Mercy Health Lourdes in Paducah, KY.  
He was born  in Paducah, KY, March 19, 1939 to his late parents George "Dit" and Valerie Canady Elrod.  Leon was a proud Air Force Veteran.  He had a great career in the tool and die industry an in later years owned his own business.  Leon was a member of Lone Oak First Baptist Church.  After he retired he became an avid golfer.  
Leon is survived by a special friend, Sherry Hancock of Hopkinsville, KY; a stepdaughter, Robin King of Petaluma, California; a nephew, Tom Vance of West Paducah and
several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by a sister,  three brothers and his parents.
Leon requested no services.  Prayers for the family are coveted.