Leonard Livingston Germain

Mr. Leonard Livingston Germain, 72, of Conyers, Ga. passed on February 19, 2021. Memorial service via zoom will take place at 1PM on Saturday, March 6, 2021. Please express your condolences here on our website. Gregory B. Levett & Sons Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. ROCKDALE CHAPEL 1999 Hwy 138 SE Conyers, Ga. 30013 (770)285-6673. Zoom ID: 868 3175 3006 Passcode: 021921 Leonard Livingston Germain Osmond and Beatrice (SiBea) thought their nest was full after having nine (9) children. But they got the surprise of their lives when they realized they were with child again, and this time, number 10. On November 16th 1948, in the tiny district of Aboukir, St. Ann in Jamaica, WI, there came a bouncing baby boy. They named him Leonard Livingston Germain, and there began the journey of this energetic young man. Leonard (Livingston, Len, Uncle Livingston) was a determined and ambitious child from the moment of his birth. He was eager to learn, industrious and visionary. He wanted to learn to drive a truck while other boys were just playing with trucks. He was curious to know the mechanical operation of vehicles. He loved exploring and discovering new things. Like his other siblings, Leonard began his early education at Eccleston Primary School. After completing his education there, he relocated to the capital, Kingston, JA. to further educate himself and establish his career. He became a police officer in the Jamaica Constabulary Force and later a soldier in the Jamaica Defense Force. As rewarding as these professions were, Leonard was not satisfied, and felt that life had more to offer. With these ambitious thoughts in mind, he relocated to the United States of America at 21 years of age. When he arrived in the United States, he “hit the ground running.” His first goal was to get his GED. He was successful in his pursuit and following this, he registered for and completed a night course in Accounting. With these in hand, Leonard worked at American Express for a brief time. A desk job was not in his “blood,” so he sought employment in the wine and liquor industry, specifically with Charmer Industries. He worked for Charmer Industries for 30 years and retired in 2004. Upon his retirement he relocated to Georgia. After some months of relaxation, he became restless again and not wanting to “rust out,” he worked as a school bus driver with Rockdale County Schools. Leonard was known for his generosity and love for music. In fact, he loved music so much, he coined the name, “DJ Mello G” for himself, and played music for small family gatherings, and private parties for his friends and family. Currently, the world is fighting a battle with a deadly virus, COVID-19. So many have lost their lives and unfortunately, Leonard, is included in that number. His passing on February 19, 2021 was unexpected and extremely painful. We are comforted with the fact that he is in Jehovah’s memory, and we look forward to seeing him again in the new world “free from pain, suffering, and death.” (Revelation 21:4) Preceding Leonard in death are his parents: Osmond and Beatrice Germain; his sister: Hildred Germain and brothers: Narval Germain (Ena) and Arthur Germain (Rosalee). Leonard leaves to mourn his passing: His wife, Carlah; two children: Leonard Jr. (Buddy) and Alicia; three step children: Donna, Kris and Carl; siblings: Lindley Germain (and wife Phyllis); Jessie Toomer (and husband John); Carmen Ottley (and husband Clive); Cynthia Germain; Phyllis Straker (and husband Dave); Grace Pessoa (and husband Cyril); Colin Germain; Robert Germain (and wife Colleen); a multitude of wonderful and doting nieces, nephews, cousins, and a host of friends.

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Leonard Livingston Germain

November 16, 1948 - February 19, 2021