Walter Kent Leeson, 82, of Josephine passed away on April 21, 2023. He was born on October 23, 1940 in Bridgeport, West Virginia to Clarence Edward and Helen Leeson. Walter served our country in the United States Navy. He was an avid hunter, pilot, HAM radio operator and founding member of the Possum Trappers. Walter is survived by his daughter, Rita Schrimpf and husband Mark of Valley View; son, Russel Leeson and wife Charla of Caddo Mills; brothers: Ronnie Leeson, GB Leeson, Bobby Leeson, Jerole Morgan; sisters: Annetta Landry, Linda Crowson, Carole Roberts; grandchildren: Jennifer Penny, Dwayne Penny, William Leeson, Sara Price; great-grandchildren: Beckett Price, Addison Price; and loving friend, Joanna Dunn. He was preceded in death by his parents: Clarence Edward and Helen Leeson; foster parents: Ed and Iva Sandridge; and brother, Don Leeson. There will be a memorial service at 1:00 pm on Saturday, June 3, 2023 at Lynch Funeral Home Chapel in Caddo Mills. The family has requested in lieu of flowers donations be made to The Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research. Memorial Service Saturday, June 3, 2023 1:00 PM Lynch Funeral Home 2203 Gilmer St Caddo Mills,Texas 75135