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Leon Sheinberg Socol 

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Leon Sheinberg Socol 

Mon, 07/30/2018 - 2:14 pm

Leon Sheinberg Socol of Atlanta passed away Tuesday, July 17, 2018, at the age of 92. 

Leon was born and raised in Breckenridge. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1943. Following his military service, Leon moved to Atlanta, Ga, to attend Georgia Tech. There he met his beloved wife, Frieda Feldman Socol. They were married for 62 years, until Frieda passed away in 2011. 

Leon worked for most of his professional life at Atlantic Envelope Co., directing the personnel department and then assuming plant management responsibilities. He was a talented journalist and photographer, and a well-known columnist for many years at The Jewish Georgian. Following his retirement, Leon volunteered for more than 20 years at Clark Howard's Consumer Action Center, assisting consumers with astute financial advice. 

Leon is survived by his three children, Alan (Beth), Scott (Deborah) and Jody (Cliff); brother, Marvin (Maxine); sister, Gwen (Alan); five grandchildren, Stephanie, Chelsea, Max, Jordan and Robin; and seven great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his 'special lady friend,' Gail Solomon. 

Graveside services were held Friday, July 20, at Greenwood Cemetery in Atlanta.