Celebration of Life for Mr. Leo Veal, Jr. of Milledgeville, Georgia will be held on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at 2:00 pm at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1700 North Jefferson Street NE, Milledgeville, Georgia. Pastor Kendrick Mack of Shiloh Baptist Church of Gordon, Georgia will officiate and interment will follow at the Westview Cemetery, West Montgomery Street, Milledgeville, Georgia.

Leo Veal, Jr. affectionately known as "Junior" by his family and friends was born on August 25, 1950, to the late Leo Veal, Sr. and the late Willie Mae Barfield-Veal.  After the passing of his mother, he was lovingly raised and nurtured by his father and bonus mother, the late Lucille Sanders-Veal.

Leo was a proud graduate of Calhoun High School in Wilkinson County.  He had a deep love for country living, finding joy in raising farm animals and cultivating a variety of crops.  The simple pleasures of life brought him great happiness, especially when shared with those he loved.

He was united in holy matrimony to the love of his life, the late Bernice (Bonnie) Jackson-Veal, and together they shared 50 years of love, commitment, and cherished memories.  Their bond was a true testament to enduring love.

Family meant everything to Leo.  He held a special place in his heart for his siblings and treasured the time spent with his loved ones.  His presence, wisdom, and warm spirit will be deeply missed by all who knew him.  Leo dedicated 45 years of faithful service to Engelhard before retiring, leaving behind a legacy of hard work, dedication and integrity,

A man of strong faith, Leo was an active and devoted member and choir member of Shiloh Baptist Church, where he found strength, fellowship, and spiritual guidance.   He was a member of Masonic Lodge 159.

Leo (Junior) passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 12, 2026.

He leaves to cherish his precious memories three Sons:  Eric (Angela) Veal, Sr., Dexter (Katrina) Veal Sr., and Rodney (Tanisha) Veal, eight Grandchildren: Teraneaka Harden, Dexter Veal Jr., Eric Veal Jr., Detavius Veal, Dylan Veal, Ericka Veal, Antavious Veal, and Kalia Veal; Six Great-grandchildren: Halia Hurst, Prince Giles, Na'Kayla Harden, Jamauri Taylor, Aris Veal, and Ry'leigh Veal; sisters: Lula Davis, Lenora (Willie) Ashley, Essie Mae Carswell, Shirley Shy, Queen Veal, Gladys Wilson, Diane (Columbus) Brown, Rose Michelle (Derrick) Wilcher, and Dorothy (Reginald) Whipple: Brothers: Major (Tonnie) Veal, Leroy (Kimberly) Veal, Allen (Mary) Veal, Charles Veal, Edward (Wonsoretta) Veal, Vernon (Linda) S.anders, and Roger (Ann) Sanders; Sisters-in-law: Patricia Ann Jackson Hogan, Barbara Marie Jackson Vann, Ernestine Sanders and Virginia Sanders; and Brother-in-law, Dr. Willie (Beverly) Jackson, Jr.

He was preceded in death by his brothers: Charlie Sanders, David Sanders, Alvin Sanders, William Sanders, and Johnny Sanders.

The Veal Family will receive visitors at 230 Michelle Rd NW, Milledgeville, GA 31061 daily beginning Tuesday, April 14, from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm until funeral services are held.

Express condolences, your thoughts, and prayers to Veal family @ www.peoplesfuneralhomemilledgeville.com

Peoples Funeral Home entrusted with final arrangements.