Leon "Junior" Gandy

April 5, 1941 - March 24, 2020

Leon “Junior” Gandy, 78, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born April 5, 1941 in Horry County, a son of the late Vernon and Rose Lee Todd Gandy. Junior was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend. He was employed with Waccamaw Brick for over thirty years. Junior was always looking out for his grandchildren, who could do no wrong and were his life. He enjoyed working in his garden and was well known for his collards. Two of his greatest enjoyments in life were fishing and barbequing hog’s for family and friends. He was very involved with Woodman of the World Camp #502. Mr. Gandy is survived by his wife of sixty-one years, Esther McCracken Gandy of the home; children, Darrell Leon Gandy (Clara) of Conway, Cynthia Alford (Carey) of Conway and JoAnn Barnhill (Norman) of Aynor; grandchildren, Carluss King (Misty), Kevin Alford, April Gandy, Jordan Alford (Kaci), Darrell Leon “DJ” Gandy Jr. and Talley Barnhill; great grandchildren, Dalton Alford, Peyton King and Gavin Alford and many other family and friends who will miss him. Due to the COVID-19 virus a Private Funeral Service will be held Thursday at Watson Funeral Services Chapel with Rev. David Stevens officiating. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Cemetery.