Longtime businessman, Leonard Sheffield, Jr. went to be with our Lord and Savior Saturday, July 21, 2012, at the age of 81, with his family at his side. Leonard was born March 5, 1931 in Lane, OK, the eldest son of Leonard and Florence (Butler) Sheffield. He graduated from Atoka High School and went on to earn a Bachelors of Business Administration from the University of New Mexico. He bravely served in the Korean War as a sergeant in the U.S. Amy. He married the love of his life, Sarah Jane (Emde) on December 22, 1953 in Ruidoso, NM. They celebrated 58 wonderful years together. He lived the American Dream. Starting as an employee, he then worked his way up to owning a furniture, carpet, appliance, and hardware business in Alamogordo, NM. He also had an interest in commercial real estate and enjoyed building and making property improvements. He was a member of the Alamogordo Chamber of Commerce, the Downtown Businessmen's Association and the Gideons International. Leonard loved his country and served four terms in the New Mexico State Legislature improving people's lives and his community. He was a member of the Lane Baptist Church. In 1993 Leonard returned to Atoka, Oklahoma to spend time with his brothers, sisters, and many friends. He loved two things, telling people about Jesus and being a vessel for God's work, and secondly, loving and supporting his family. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Leonard is survived by his wife, Sarah Jane Sheffield of the home in Atoka, OK.; children, John Sheffield and wife Teri Lea of Colorado Springs, CO., Larry Sheffield and wife Tara of Phoenix, AZ., Janet Evans and husband John of Lawrence, KS.; 9 grandchildren and 1 great grandson; siblings, Lennis Fredrick of Durant, OK., Dorothy Fink and husband Earl of Pawhuska, OK., Curtis Sheffield and wife Mary of Lane, OK., Doyle Sheffield and wife Sharon of Lane, OK., Barbara Broome and husband Gene of Tushka, OK., Forrest Sheffield and wife Patsy of Tupelo, MS., Jack Sheffield and wife LouAnn of Lane, OK., Larry Sheffield and wife Gloria of Lane, OK.; along with numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and dear friends. Leonard was preceded in death by his parents, Leonard and Florence (Butler) Sheffield; brothers, Raymond and Clyde Sheffield. DATE OF SERVICES: 2:00 PM Tuesday, July 24th, 2012 PLACE OF SERVICES: Lane Baptist Church, Lane, Oklahoma OFFICIATING: Bro. John Howard & Dr. Forrest Sheffield INTERMENT: Bera Cemetery, Harmony, Oklahoma CASKETBEARERS: Doyle Sheffield, Jack Sheffield, Larry Sheffield, Gene Broome, Jason Sheffield, Bradley Sheffield HONORARY CASKETBEARERS: Curtis Sheffield, Dr. Forrest Sheffield, Bob Frederick, Earl Fink, Benton Cochran, Clyde Frost, Jess Goodson, Sam Hearell, Charles Robertson, J.T. Sain, Jerry Stephens, Corky Stubblefield, Jack Crews CONDOLENCES MAY BE SENT TO THE FAMILY BY EMAIL TO: BROWNS@ATOKA.NET. PLEASE REFERENCE THE NAME OF THE DECEASED IN YOUR CORRESPONDENCE SERVICES UNDER THE DIRECTION OF BROWN'S FUNERAL SERVICE - ATOKA, OK