Leonard Russell "Leo" Gartin was born sleeping at 3:40 a.m. Wednesday, October 25, 2023 at the Ohio State University's Wexner Medical Center, Columbus.

Surviving are his mother, Ashley Ward, of Chillicothe; father, Gene Gartin, of Chillicothe; a sister, Lynnley Lloyd, of Chillicothe; maternal grandparents, Len and Melissa Ward, of Chillicothe; paternal grandmother, Brenda Blackburn, of Columbus; great grandparents, Kathaleen Bethel, of Chillicothe and Bub Bethel, of Chillicothe; aunts and uncles, Megan Ward, Bonnie Langley, Tammy Fisher, Eli Ward and Elijah McNish; and numerous cousins.  He was predeceased by great grandparents, Leonard and Gerrie Ward.

Private services will be held at the convenience of the family.  Arrangements are under the direction of the WARE FUNERAL HOME.

You may sign Leo's online register at www.warefh.com