North, Leonard Eugene age 80 of Lakeland, Florida, formerly of Tipp City, passed away Sunday October 14, 2012 at VipCare Management, Lakeland FL. Born September 18, 1932 in Troy, OH to the late Leonard R. and Alice {Bowers} North. He married his wife; Anna L. {Taylor} North on August 7, 1954 and she preceded him in death in August, 1990. He is also preceded in death by a daughter in-law; Teresa {Tygret} North. Leonard is survived by his 3 sons; Jeff North, Greenville, OH, Arnold North, Lakeland, FL and Joey and his wife Susan North, Tipp City, OH along with 8 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Leonard was a Veteran of the Korean War, and a lifelong farmer in Miami County working for both the Mohr Farms and Joe Eidemiller Farms until his retirement in the mid 1990's. He was also a member of the VFW . Funeral services will be held at Noon on Friday, October 19, 2012 at FRINGS AND BAYLIFF FUNERAL HOME, 327 W. Main St., Tipp City, Ohio 45371, Pastor Bonita Wood officiating with burial to follow in Maple Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be 10:00 AM until time of service at Noon on Friday at the funeral home. Contributions may be made in memory of Leonard to Hospice of Dayton.