Leon McKissack, Jr.

Passed 04/17/2020

Obituary For Leon McKissack, Jr.

Leon McKissack, Jr., passed away on April 17, 2020 at James H. Quillen VAMC in Mountain Home, Tennessee at the age of 63. He was born in Williamson County, Tennessee to the parents of Jessie Mary McKissack and the late Leon McKissack, Sr. Leon was preceded in death by his son, LaCorey Damont Petway and brother, William Anthony McKissack.

Leon leaves to cherish his memories, his children, Lorenzo Petway, Sheniche Petway, Raffiel (Tonyell) Petway and Talisa Petway; 7 grandchildren; mother, Jessie M. McKissack; sister, Patricia (Jerry) Scruggs; brother, James McKissack; devoted friend, Sandra Slemp; daughter-in-law, Victoria Petway; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends.

There will be no public viewing or funeral for Mr. Leon McKissack due to the COVID-19 Virus.

Private Graveside Service will be held for Mr. McKissack at a later date.



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Hey Baby, I miss so much. You know how much I love you and always will. You are forever in my heart, my soul and mind. You are the most wonderful. R.I.P. Your Sandy Boo.

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R.I.P. Keeping you and family in prayer! May God strengthen you and rap his loving arms around you. Tommie L McKissack, Jr & Family

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Rest in peace CUZ JIMI

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R.I.P Leon And To All Of H iij s Family I Pray God Strengthens you All fill you with understanding and Comfort Through this Very Difficult Time.Sending Hugs,And Love NitaMurphy

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Rest well Leon

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May the Peace, Comfortor & Love of God rest on you all Dear Family as our Hearts deal with the transitioning our Beloved Leon Jr. *my fondest Memories where us playing at Aunt Ida and a Family reunion (as Children a whole lot laughing and running going on)

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Rest In Peace cousin. Praying for the family

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Rest in Peace Leon. Vanessa Morton

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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