Leon W. Pye

December 27, 1953 - February 9, 2021

Born December 27th, 1953. Youngest child of James Pye and Pearlie Bryant. Leon Pye was born in Ford City, Arkansas, with the help of a Mid-Wife. Leon Pye was raised in Brinkley, AR by his Grandmother Aisless Gettyard. He continued his childhood and schooling in Brinkley where he played high school football and met his soon to be wife, Delsie Hayes. Leon Pye united in holy matrimony to Delsie Hayes before graduating high school in 1975. After graduating Leon drove trucks for J.B. Hunt of Arkansas. A few years later and after starting a family, Leon accepted a job at Union Pacific Railroads in 1984. In 1989, Leon accepted a permanent position with the railroads. He relocated his wife and children to Chickasha, OK to start a new life and gain more family and friends. Leon, Delsie, and the Pye family united with Shepherd St. “Disciples of Christ” Christian Church under the leadership of Pastor Max L. Morgan. Leon was a devoted member of the Church. He spear-headed many projects at the Church. With his own finances, labor, and time, Leon built the partitions in both (male & female) bathrooms. He was an eternal optimist. Always having an encouraging word for God’s people. Leon worked for United Pacific for 32 years until retirement. After retirement Leon occupied his time with a part-time job at an Opportunity Center, where he worked with Adults with Special Needs. The other part of his time included hobbies such as gardening, fishing, building furniture, and spending time with his family and friends. Leon love studying the bible. He was a very smart/wise man. He enjoyed having discussions with people of all walks of life regarding God’s word. After moving to Chickasha, he became a Prince Hall Master Mason, Widows Sons Lodge #11. Leon Pye was a humble God-fearing man. He was a gentle and caring husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, uncle, and dearest friend to many. He had a contagious spirit that loved life and everything in it. A genuine man that loved God. He was “The Rock” of his family and a pillar within the community. Leon W. Pye and wife Delsie Pye had four children. James, Tina, Taranzo, and Leon Darnell. Leon is proceeded in death by his parents: James Pye and Pearlie Bryant; one Son, James (Pye) Hudson; two brothers: Ronnie Pye and Ernie Pye; one sister, Gloria Dean Pye; and a special granddaughter, Kaeos Yates; also, an incredibly special aunt, Aisless Gettyard. Survivors include: Wife of 50 years, Delsie Pye of the home; Daughter, Tina (Pye) Davis & husband Gerald of Tulsa, OK; Son: Leon Darnell Pye and wife Nicole of Davenport, IA; Taranzo (Tasha) Pye of Oklahoma City, OK; Niece, Angie Pye raised as his own; Grandchildren: Brendon Pye, Quindesa (Pye) Flowers, Whitney Pye, Amber Pye, Keanan Richardson, Keyvon Richardson, Shaunti Finch, Taran Pye, Darnell