Leonard Lee Actkinson

Leonard Lee Actkinson, a true American patriot, loving husband and father, entered his heavenly home in the presence of his loved ones on March 27, 2024 at the age of 75. Leonard was born on April 13th, 1948 in Lubbock, Texas to Linard and Betty (Yarbrough) Actkinson and spent his growing up years in Lubbock and graduated from Lubbock High School in 1966.

After high school, Leonard Lee volunteered and served in the United States Army and was a proud but humble veteran of the Vietnam War. After his military service, Leonard made his way to Tulsa, Oklahoma where he met his future bride Sue Tucker on a blind date. They were married on September 29, 1973 and were blessed to celebrate 50 years of marriage! Leonard and wife Sue welcomed sons Jeff and Matthew Scott and made their home for many years in Vallejo, California.

Prior to moving to California, Leonard also graduated from Tulsa Community College and Texas Tech University. His military, college experiences and faith prepared him for life as provider for his family. As a father, Leonard supported his sons as a Royal Ranger Commander through Church on the Hill in Vallejo, CA and was affiliated with the Assemblies of God Church. He retired from Goodrich Aircraft International as a Quality Control Engineer.

Leonard’s dedication to hard work, afforded him the opportunity to enjoy traveling with wife, Sue where they visited many interesting places. Other passions included American military history, and woodworking. Leonard was also an avid coin collector and was the family genealogist. Leonard’s love for family history was fueled by his Scottish heritage. It was not uncommon to see Leonard Lee show up to gatherings in a kilt with the Gordon Clan plaid! After raising a family in Vallejo, California, Leonard and Sue moved to Collinsville, OK where they lived at the time of his death.

Leonard was preceded in death by his father, Linard and mother, Betty (Yarbrough) Actkinson. Leonard was also preceded in death by brother, Michael Actkinson (survived by wife Elizabeth) of Mesquite, Texas. Leonard Lee is survived by his wife Sue (Tucker) Actkinson of the home, his son Jeff and wife Megan of Courtland, California, and son Matthew Scott of Oakland, California. Leonard is also survived by sister, Barbara and husband Robert Brown of Abilene, Texas and sister, Belinda and husband Ronny Cannon of Sand Springs, Oklahoma. Leonard, affectionately called “Uncle Leonard” by many, is also survived by a host of nieces and nephews, other family and friends.

Funeral Services have been entrusted to Collinsville Dolton Funeral Home, 1302 W. Main Street, Collinsville, Oklahoma 74021. Visitation will be March 31, 2024 from 1:30pm-6:00pm with family receiving personal condolences between 3:00pm and 5:00pm. Funeral Services will be on Monday, April 1, 2024 at Collinsville Dolton Funeral Home Chapel at 10:00am with graveside services to follow at 1:00pm with internment at Memorial Park Cemetery, 5111 S. Memorial, Tulsa, OK 74145