Leonard Wayne Holtsford, 68, of Swansboro passed away Sunday, January 26th, 2020 at Crystal Coast Hospice House.

He was born February 9, 1951 at Camp Lejeune to the late Leonard and Sarah Holtsford.

He was a 1969 graduate of Swansboro High School (Class President).  He served in the United States Navy – U.S. Naval Communication Unit, London, England.  He received an Associate in Applied Science Business Administration from Coastal Carolina Community College.  In 2008, he retired as a Planner and Estimator, Fleet Readiness Center East, Cherry Point, NC.

He is survived by his wife Janice Holtsford, two sons Brian Holtsford (Leigh Blomgren) of Greensboro, NC and Chris Holtsford of Chicago, IL, and one grandson Brooks Holtsford of Greensboro, NC.  Two brothers Ron Holtsford (Linda) of Jacksonville, NC and Bill Holtsford of Durango, CO.  Two nieces Ashley Jewell (Tim) and Jennifer Thomas (Dustin) and several other nieces and nephews by marriage.

He enjoyed music, cars, his many friends and deeply loved and cared for his family.

Funeral will be held Thursday, January 30th at 12pm at Swansboro United Methodist Church, 665 West Corbett Avenue, Swansboro, NC.  The visitation will take place will take place in the Church Narthex at 11am.  The service will be conducted by Rev. Kevin Baker.

In lieu of flowers donations may be sent to Swansboro United Methodist Church, Music Ministry:  665 West Corbett Avenue, Swansboro, NC 28584.

Online condolences may be made at jonesfh.org

Arrangements by Jones Funeral Home, Swansboro, NC.

To our neighbors, friends, church family and caregivers:  You have walked beside our family through this journey with your prayers, love, concern and gifts.  We thank you from the bottom of our hearts.