Leon Carl Eagle, Sr. was born on November 30, 1956 in Pine Ridge, SD to Louis Eagle and Doris Janis. Leon made his journey to the Spirit World on December 29, 2024 at his home in Pine Ridge, SD.
Leon attended Pine Ridge Oglala Community School, then on to Western Dakota Tech where he received his diploma in Automotives. Leon’s greatest joy was taking care of his grandchildren and spoiling them. They were his pride and joy. He loved the simple things in life, tinkering with cars, and playing with the kids. He loved his children dearly.
Leon is survived by his loving spouse, Beverly (Two Lance) Eagle; sisters, Darla & her children, Dorothy & her children, and Carol Ann Black Feather; brother, Darrel & his children; son, Leon, Jr.; daughters, Whitnee, Doris, Emily, Belinda, Belnita, Alberta, and Marceline; maternal great grandmother, Mary Merrival; grandchildren, Cody Martin, Daniel Martin, Jason Tyon, Jasmin Tyon, Kobe Two Lance, Kadeem Peltier, Kaleigha Peltier, Alexus Little Bear, Richard Little Bear, Antwan Red Cloud, Rayleigh Red Cloud, Jalen Red Cloud, Julius Red Cloud, Wanbli Ska Red Cloud, Wicahpi Hoksila Red Cloud, Mariah Bravo, Hailey Bravo, Samuel Bravo, Jr., Arianna Eagle, Alessandra Eagle, Amanda Eagle, Alanna Eagle, Franklin Eagle, Jr., Colleen Eagle, Lillian Eagle, Legen Eagle, Tony Eagle; and great grandbabies, Demetrius Martin, Jiovanni Martin, Baby Girl, Collins Martin, Skye Two Bulls, Lewis Two Bulls, and Jhacie Two Bulls.
Leon was preceded in death by his father, Louis Eagle; mother, Doris Janis; maternal grandmother, Glady Spotted Bear; paternal grandfather, Oliver Janis, Sr.; brothers, Richard Eagle, James (Jimmy) Eagle; uncles, Oliver Janis, Jr., Kenneth Janis, and Calvin Janis; nephew, Darrel Eagle, Jr.; great grandchildren, Andre Dion Red Cloud; and nephews, Justin, Theo, and Renzole.
Pallbearers will be Joe Red Star, Kenyan Pulliam, Antwan Red Cloud, Dante Bravo, Cody Martin, Sam Bravo, Sr., Terry Two Lance, Elgin Young Bear, Tone Brewer, Sr., and John Wilson.
Honorary pallbearers will be Olive Toldeo & Family, Elgin & Ylene & Family, Ivis Long Visitor & Family, Tom Two Lance & Family, Leah Long Visitor & Family, Sadie Long Visitor & Family, Carlene Long Visitor & Family, Ernest Long Visitor & Family, Chantelle Red Stone & Family, Lucy Fire Thunder & Family, Rayford Featherman & Family, Patty Mestaz & Family, Norman Hernandez, Sr. & Family, Cynthia Two Lance & Family, Walter Yellow Hair & Family, John Bill Sierra & Family, Linda Janis & Family, April Corbine & Family, Hill Families, Red Feather Families, Thelma Clifford 7 Family, Kelly Chase In Winter & Family, Patsy White dress & Family, Bobbi Jo Tobacco & Family, Patricia ( Patsy) & Family, Marvin Janis & Family, Gary Janis & Family, and All Friends & Relatives.
Wake Services: Two night wake service starting at 11:00 AM, Thursday, January 9, 2025 at the Brother Rene Hall in Oglala, SD with evening services starting at 7:00 PM each night.
Funeral Services: 11:00 AM, Saturday, January 11, 2025 at the Brother Rene Hall in Oglala, SD
Traditional Lakota Services: Ivis Long Visitor and Rayford Featherman
Burial Services: Jumping Bull-Black Elk Family Cemetery, Oglala, SD
Arrangements entrusted with the Sioux Funeral Home of Pine Ridge, SD