Mr. Michael Shawn Leonard, 57, of Lexington, NC passed away June 28, 2021 at Hospice of Davidson County in Lexington, NC. Mr. Leonard was born September 28, 1963 in Davidson County to the late Donald Jasper Leonard and Melanie Suzanne Rowe Leonard. Michael was a polished musician and lived and worked in Hollywood, CA for many years. Left to cherish his memories are his mother Melanie Rowe Leonard and partner Steve Hall of Lexington, brother, David Leonard (Alyce) of Lexington, numerous nieces and nephews, and many, many fans. Family requests, in lieu of flowers that memorials be made in his name to Hospice of Davidson County, 200 Hospice Way, Lexington, NC 27292. A graveside memorial service will be held at a later date.