Leon Greathouse

Leon Greathouse passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on Thursday, February 14, 2019, in Stockton, California, at the age of 75. Leon was born November 22, 1943, in Meza, Arizona, the youngest child born to the late George D. and Eula Lee Greathouse.

Leon attended grade school in the Stockton Unified School District and graduated from Franklin High School in 1961. He furthered his education and earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree from San Fernando Valley State College (now known as Cal State University Northridge) in 1965 and a Master of Education degree in 1973 from the University of Washington.

In high school and college, Leon was a highly skilled athlete and excelled in both track and field and football, eventually, his (and his late big brother, George Cecil) athleticism garnered (both) a position and seasons of play in the semi-pro football league.

As an educator and counselor, Leon had a rewarding career for over 30 years serving in the Stockton and Lodi Unified School Districts and in private educational institutions in San Francisco, CA, and Seattle, WA. He also served in these capacities for the California Youth Authority in Stockton, CA. His passion for serving others extended his reach in the community as a licensed real estate agent with the Grupe Company.

Leon accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at Hamilton Temple, Church of God in Christ, in Stockton, CA under the leadership of the late Pastor Dad Hamilton. Later in life, he joined the former New Jerusalem Church of God in Christ and humbly received leadership from Pastor (now Bishop) Nathanial A. Bullock of the Greater White Rose Church of God in Christ.

Leon was preceded in death by his parents George D. and Eula Lee Greathouse and brother, George Cecil Greathouse.

He leaves to cherish his legacy three children: Shannon Greathouse of Laguna Niguel, CA, Devonne Alvarado (Fernando) of Stockton, CA and Afton Greathouse (Shannon) of Lincoln CA; six grandchildren: Journee Greathouse, Josiah Boone, Amiyrah Greathouse, Isla Greathouse, Desmond Greathouse, Delano Alvarado; one great-grandchild: James Greathouse; sister: Delores Greathouse-Wright of Stockton, CA; and a host of relatives and friends.

The Viewing will be held from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday, February 24, 2019, at Stockton Funeral Home, 640 N. California Street, Stockton, CA.

The Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, February 25, 2019, at Greater White Rose Church of God in Christ, 2340 S. Pilgrim St, Stockton, CA.

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