Leon Reubin

Leon Laverne Reubin of Lakeview, Arkansas, passed away on May 5, 2025, at the age of 96 in Mountain Home, Arkansas. Born on January 24, 1929, in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, he was the son of John and Ida Powell Reubin. Leon cherished his marriage of 75 years to Tommye Parker, which began on July 25, 1948, in Ada, Oklahoma. A proud U.S. Air Force veteran, Leon was a flight engineer on C-124 airplanes serving during the Korean War and continuing till his retirement in 1968. After retirement, he owned Midwest Auto Supply and Del City Auto Supply and then relocated to Lakeview, AR. Leon loved to fly and got his private pilots license at the age of 19. He managed the Baxter County Airport, flew a commercial route between Midway and neighboring cities and was a corporate pilot for many years. He also was an A&P mechanic, taking care of many planes at Baxter and Flippin airports. Leon was an active member of East Side Baptist Church where he sang in the choir and was a deacon. Leon enjoyed late night fishing by the dam on Bull Shoals lake and wading into the White River for rainbow trout. He liked to stay productive and busy, always taking good care of his yard and others.

He is survived by his son, Lindley (Stephanie) Reubin of Lakeview, AR; his beloved grandchildren, Brent (Melissa) Reubin, Laura (Tom) Trent, and Ann Marie (Jared) Lowe; and great-grandchildren, Hannah, Jake, William, Clara, Parker, and Brooklynn. He is also remembered by his brother-in-law, Ronnie (Carmen) Parker. Leon was preceded in death by his parents, John E. and Ida F. Reubin, his wife, Tommye Reubin, and his siblings.

A visitation will be held on Sunday, May 11, 2025, from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM at East Side Baptist Church, followed by a Funeral Service at 3:00 PM, officiated by Pastor Scott Speer. Leon will be laid to rest at Kirby's Tucker Memorial Mausoleum in Mountain Home, Arkansas, with pallbearers including Brent Reubin, Tommy Trent, Jared Lowe, Jake Reubin, William Trent, and Parker Lowe.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to East Side Baptist Church. Arrangements are entrusted to Kirby and Family Funeral and Cremation Services in Mountain Home, Arkansas. For further information or to share condolences, please visit the online obituary and guestbook at www.kirbyandfamily.com.