Leo Armstead

Leo Armstead was born on June 1, 1941 in Fairhope, Alabama. He was son to the late Johnie Armstead and Ellena Sledge Armstead. Leo graduated from Monticello High School in 1961. Leo met Annie when she was a senior in high school. He was then drafted into the United States Army and deployed to Vietnam. After returning home, Leo and Annie were married on December 16, 1972 and collectively have 3 sons, 2 daughters and 5 grandchildren. Leo joined the Monticello Police Department as a patrolman and was later promoted to Detective. He was President of the Police Benevolent Association. He received the Silver Star of Bravery for capturing bank robbers. He also received the New York State Police Juvenile Specialist Association award. He also established and facilitated the Youth Court in Monticello New York. After retiring from the Monticello Police Department, Leo continued his Community Service as an Administrator at Monticello High School. He always told the students, “Do what you have to do to get where you want to go.” In 2007, Leo and Annie moved to Snellville, GA. His community service continued. Leo was the president of the Home Owner's Association, Chairman of Rules & By-Laws Committee, and President of the City of Snellville Planning Board. Leo was an avid golfer and spent most of his retirement playing golf with his buddies. Preceded in death by his parents and 5 brothers, Charlie L, Johnny, Clarence L, Lealton and Lawrence L. 3 sisters, Odessa Lewis, Evelyn Holland and Dorothy Jean Armstead. Leo is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Annie; 2 daughters, Andrea (Jerome) Wilson of Kingston, NY, and Sharema (William) Wooten of Loganville, GA; 3 sons, Christopher of Monticello, NY, Jason of Lawrenceville, GA, and Charles of Elizabethtown, NJ; 2 sisters, Rosabell Fore of Monticello, NY, and Olice Williams of Monticello, NY; 5 grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews; and a host of cousins, family, and friends. Sleep on Leo and take your rest. We love you, dearly but God loves you best. Leo Armstead, 84, of Snellville, GA passed on Sunday, April 5, 2026. Celebration of Life Services (LIVESTREAM) will be held on Saturday, April 18, 2026 11:00 AM at our Gwinnett Chapel 914 Scenic Hwy Lawrenceville, GA 30045. Visitation will be held on Friday, April 17, 2026 from 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM at our Gwinnett Chapel 914 Scenic Hwy Lawrenceville, GA 30045. Please express your condolences here on our website. Services entrusted to Gregory B. Levett & Sons Funeral Home, Gwinnett Chapel, 914 Scenic Hwy Lawrenceville, GA 30045.

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Leo Armstead

June 1, 1941 - April 5, 2026