Leonard Ray Lame, a 66-year-old lifetime resident of Trenton, died on Thursday morning, Nov. 29, 2012 at his home.Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 3, 2012 at Resthaven Mortuary, north of Trenton. Rev. Barry Boulware will officiate. Burial will be in the Resthaven Memorial Gardens, north of Trenton.Open visitation will be all day on Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012 at the mortuary.Leonard was born on April 6, 1946 in Trenton, the son of Lester “Tommy” and Viola Orndorff Lame. He attended Trenton schools and was a member of the Trenton High School Class of 1964.He was well-known in the community and sold the Grit newspaper for many years. He could always be seen walking around Trenton, stopping in and visiting with his special friends along the familar route he traveled every day. His most favorite spots included the Grundy County Courthouse, Trenton Hardware, Trenton City Hall, Grand River Press and the Trenton Republican-Times as well as other downtown businesses where he would stop to pick up or leave some sort of item.Leonard collected photos and business cards from individuals with whom he came in contact and had an extensive collection. He was also known for rhyming names, with many local and area residents having a special rhyme of their own, courtesy of Leonard.He is survived by his stepfather, Robert Dahm of Trenton; three aunts, Norma Bradley of Chillicothe, Helen Baroni of Modesto, CA and Lovie Johnson of Trenton; and several cousins.He was preceded in death by his parents.Memorial contributions are suggested to the Wesley United Methodist Church or to the Leonard Lame Memorial, with a project in honor of Leonard to be decided at a later date. They can be left at or mailed to Resthaven Mortuary at Box 587, Trenton, MO 64683.
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