Leon A "Tennie" Vreeland, 88 is with Jesus Christ as of Tuesday, December 14, 2021.

He was born and raised in Newport News, VA and graduated from Warwick High School in 1952. He served in the U. S. Army during the Korean Conflict, played semi - pro baseball with Tri Country and Peninsula Baseball Leagues. Leon retired from Newport News Shipbuilding after 40 years of service. He loved working in his vegetable gardens and yard. Sports were always a part of his life with his Love for the New York Yankees and the Washington Football Team. He was a member of Liberty Baptist Church for over 50 years.

Leon is survived by his loving and caring wife, Linda. Survivors also include his daughter, Teresa Vreeland; stepdaughter, Debbie Gurganus; stepsons, Chad Townsend (Melissa), Cory Townsend (Stephanie); brother, Ed Vreeland (Gail). Leon was blessed by 8 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren.

He was predeceased by his mother, Amy Marie Vreeland, sister, Murial Diggs and brothers, Irving, Clarence and George Vreeland.

A graveside service will be held at 3:00 PM on Monday, December 20, 2021 in Peninsula Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, gifts of Love maybe given to Liberty Baptist Church, Building Fund, 1021 Big Bethel Road, Hampton, VA 23666.

Arrangements by W. J. Smith & Son Funeral Home.