Leon L Straight

Leon L. Straight, age 87, of Springdale, Arkansas, passed away Monday, May 18, 2026.

He was born February 22, 1939, in Marshall, Arkansas, to the late Lonzo Straight and Viola (Sitton) Straight.

Leon worked in the concrete business and spent many years dedicated to his trade. He was a lifelong Baptist whose faith remained important throughout his life. In his later years, he found joy and comfort in reading his Bible and attending Bible study.

He is survived by his son, Larry Straight and wife Amanda; daughter, Donna Goodnight and husband James; stepdaughter, Loretta Galloway and husband Randall; and sister, Juanita and husband Kenneth Todd.

Leon was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, O’dell (Casewell) Straight; brothers, Jessie Hugh Straight and Oddy Straight; and sister, Wanda Straight Stroud.

Friends may visit with the family on Saturday, May 23, 2026, from 1:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Oak Grove Baptist Church in Springdale, Arkansas. Funeral services will begin at 2:00 p.m. Following the service, burial will be held at Highfill Cemetery in Highfill, Arkansas.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Oak Grove Baptist Church.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Backstrom-Pyeatte Funeral Home of Springdale, Arkansas. To sign the online guestbook, please visit www.backstrom-pyeatte.com.