George Patrick "Pat" Leahy

A celebration of life for George Patrick “Pat” Leahy, 65, will be held on Sunday, July 12, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. at The Simple Church, 130 Boardwalk Blvd., Bossier City, Louisiana. Pastor John Haigler will officiate the service.

A second celebration of life will take place on Saturday, July 18, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Crossroads Church, 1188 Park Ave West, Mansfield, Ohio. Ron Biddle will officiate that service.

Pat loved bright, cheerful colors, and the family asks that everyone honor his memory by celebrating his life in color. Instead of wearing black, please wear your brightest colors, he would truly love that.

Pat was born on December 31, 1960, to George Leahy and Jane Wallace Leahy in Columbus, Ohio, and passed away on Thursday, July 2, 2026, in Shreveport, Louisiana.

Pat graduated from Hilliard High School, Class of 1979, and later earned his Bachelor of Arts in Business Management from Franklin University in Columbus, Ohio. In the summer of 1984, he met the love of his life, Kimberly Reimsnyder of Shelby, Ohio, at The Ohio State University. They married on December 17, 1988. Pat and Kim had many things in common: summers spent at Lake Erie, a deep love of family, traveling across the country, joy rides in their classic 1972 Ford Mustang convertible, and a shared zest for life.

Pat’s accomplishments were many, but his greatest pride was being an active, devoted father who raised two amazing daughters. Professionally, he spent most of his career as the 26‑year owner of Lexington Beverage Center, where he became locally known as the “sign guy.” His clever, humorous quips, posted long before Twitter/X existed, were beloved by locals and passersby. Those signs were a true reflection of Pat’s personality, wit, and charm.

Pat’s personal testimony was one of strength, perseverance, and unwavering faith. He battled sobriety and lived the last 43 years of his life sober. In 2004, he was diagnosed with congestive heart failure and told he had only three to five years to live. Despite the challenges that followed, including diabetes and bariatric bypass surgery, Pat experienced many medical miracles. Through each trial, his relationship with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, grew deeper and more intimate. As his family matured and life evolved, Pat’s passion for serving the Lord flourished. He joined a Bible study small group at Crossroads Community Church in Mansfield, Ohio where he remained an active member for 20 years, and during that time he became the group leader.

Pat had a larger‑than‑life personality and a sense of humor that could brighten any room. He knew no stranger and befriended everyone he met, always championing the underdog in every story. His interests were wide‑ranging: a lifelong love of history, especially the Civil War and WWII, even participating in Civil War reenactments; gardening, where his green thumb could revive even the most neglected plant; and reading, military history books, and his Bible daily. He loved being outdoors, spending time on the water, and soaking up the sun. Pat enjoyed wearing his Hawaiian shirts, eating fresh seafood, taking long walks, and making friends along the way. He also found deep purpose in volunteering and ministering to veterans at Woody’s Veteran Home in Shreveport, Louisiana. Above all, he cherished spending quality time with his wife and family.

Pat was preceded in death by his parents, George Leahy and Jane Wallace Leahy. Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife, Kimberly Leahy, of Bossier City, LA; daughters, Victoria Weber and husband, Jack, of New Orleans, LA, and Ashley Leahy of Phoenix, AZ; and his cherished grandson, Beau Patrick Weber of New Orleans, LA.

The family suggests memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, www.heart.org.