William H. Leopold, 83, of Starkville, MS passed away Thursday, November 8, 2012 at Oktibbeha County Hospital in Starkville. A memorial service will be held Sunday, November 11, 2012 at 4 PM at Adaton Baptist Church, Starkville, MS with Rev. Hal Selby officiating. Mr. Leopold was born July 23, 1929 in Morristown, PA to the late Fred and Thea Klingy Leopold. He was a member of Adaton Baptist Church, and a veteran of the U.S. Army. Mr. Leopold was a carpenter for thirty-five years. In addition to his parents, Mr. Leopold is also preceded in death by wife-Jane Scheetz Leopold, one brother and one sister. Mr. Leopold is survived by son-Bruce D. Leopold, Starkville, MS, daughter- Sandra J. Leopold, Sellerville, pA and a sister- Irean Griffiths. Memorials may be made to Adaton Baptist Church, 1975 Hwy. 182 W, Starkville, MS 39759 or American Cancer Society, 1380 Livingston Lane, Jackson, MS 39213.