Leonard Preston Shover, 84, formerly of Staunton, widower of Carolyn Frances (Simmons) Shover, passed away on Monday, October 26, 2026 in Fishersville.

Mr. Shover was born in Staunton, Virginia on June 18, 1942, a son of the late Russell Eugene and Elizabeth (Arehart) Shover.

Leonard retired from the Augusta Co-op, where he worked in the feed mill. Following his retirement, he began working as an auctioneer. He was a longtime member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles #680, where he held membership for 58 years.

In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Shirley Smith, Anna Coiner, Betty Daughtry, Marvin Davis and Russell Davis.

Mr. Shover is survived by a daughter, Nola Crum of Fishersville; a son, Carl Shover of Staunton; a sister, Mary Ann Tankesley of Staunton; grandsons, Jason and Jonathan Crum; two great-grandchildren; special friend, Mildred Feltner of Buena Vista; and a number of nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 1, 2026 at Coffman Funeral Home and Crematory.

A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, November 2, 2026 at St. John’s Reformed Church Cemetery by Reverend William “Bill” Trice.

Active pallbearers will be C.A. Smith, Jr., Darwin Coiner, Darvin Voss, Todd Hamric, Dennis Engleman, and Joey Crowder.

Coffman Funeral Home and Crematory, 230 Frontier Drive, Staunton is in charge of his arrangements.

Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.coffmanfuneralhome.net