Leon Columbus

Leon Columbus, age 82 and a former resident of Seminole County passed away on Saturday, January 21, 2012 at Integris Southwest Medical Center in Oklahoma City. A graveside service is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. Friday, January 27th at Vamoosa Cemetery under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home in Konawa, Oklahoma.  Rev. Jimsey Harjo will officiate.  Pallbearers are Ray Barnett, Eddie Barnett, Alex Barnett, Joel Medina, Larry Barnett, and Bill Melton.  Visitation at Swearingen Funeral Home of Konawa will be from 8:30 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. Thursday. Leon was born on March 24, 1929 in Connerville, Oklahoma to Lashman Columbus and Laura Belle (Alexander) Anderson.  He was a retired concrete finisher.  He is survived by one son, Ricky Columbus of Oklahoma City; one sister, Elizabeth Anderson; one granddaughter, Turquoise Columbus and one great granddaughter, Aurora Medina. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lashman Columbus and Laura Belle Anderson and one sister, Ruby Anderson. Funeral Information: January 27, 2012, 2:00 PM Graveside service at Vamoosa Cemetery under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home of Konawa located at 217 N. Broadway, Konawa, OK 74849