Mr. Antonio Leon Obituary in Tallahassee at Strong & Jones Funeral Home, Inc.

Obituary For Mr. Antonio Leon

Antonio Lorenzo Leon, affec-tionally called "Tony" was born on December 10, 1962, in Monticello, FL to the late Daniel Leon, Sr. and Idella Banks Leon.

Tony grew up in Tallahassee and attended public schools of Leon Coun-tv. At an early age Tony accepted Jesus Christ as

his Lord and Savior and was baptized. Tony was a member of Testerina Primitive Baptist Church.

He served his community as a Deputy Sheriff with the Leon County Sheriff's Office for 31 years.

He was the First African American Motor Officer and Trainer. He was recognized as a distinguished Man of Honor in the city of Tallahassee. His love of people and infectious laugh allowed him to meet no strangers, even on days he didn't feel his best, he continued to help others and show love everywhere he went. He was well traveled and enjoyed racing, cruising and traveling by RV. He was a member of the Broward County Kampers Klub "BCKK»"

He leaves to cherish precious memories, his devoted wife, Rev. Melissa Leon; two precious daughters, Sharita Mosley (Isaiah) and Cherrise Leon; his only son, Christopher Leon; his mother, Idella Leon; one brother: Ray Leon (Barbara); two sisters, Antoinette Leon and Kimberly Walker; his grandchildren - "Heaven's Seven", Kaidence.

Kynslee, Iyanna, Briella, Alyssa, Karter, & Bryson; a great aunt, Etta Ruth Jefferson; and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. He also leaves behind many godchildren whom he affectionately loved as his own.

He was preceded in death by his father, Daniel Leon, Sr.; one brother, Learnon Leon; and one sister, Sabrina Davis.

Funeral service will be 11 A.M. FRIDAY, June 23, 2023 at the Old West Florida Enrichment Center, with burial at Clifford Hill Cemetery.

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will be from 10 A.M. to 6 P.M. Thursday, June 22, 2023 at Strong & Jones Funeral Home.

On behalf of the staff and management of Strong & Jones Funeral Home, we would like to extend our deepest sympathy to the family of Mr. Antonio “Tony” Leon.

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Melissa Nelson sent The Peace Lily for Mr. Antonio Leon - June 23, 2023

With Deepest Sympathy and an Abundance of Prayers. Love CHARLES & MELISSA JOSEPH NELSON

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Paul Finney sent Radiant Foliage Planter for Mr. Antonio Leon - June 21, 2023

Rest in peace Tony. Thank you for helping your Mom with Sarah and Lauren as young children. We're so blessed we had you caring for them. With love to the Leon family. ~The Finney family

Iranetta Dennis sent Sacred Duty Spray for Mr. Antonio Leon - June 20, 2023

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. From: Elizabeth G. Dennis and Family

My condolences to the family. Such a pleasure to have met you and Tony on the cruise 6/7 years ago. A pleasure at the classic. This very hard for me as well. My prayers with you. Much Love. Thelma

My condolences to Melissa and family. I never met Tony but I heard so much about him from his neighbor Etta Ruth Crump Jefferson (my Auntee). She spoke so highly of his neighborly and kind gestures in assisting her in whatever she did not know what to do. GOD has taken his angel home and he will be missed. R.I.P. Mr. Tony Leon!

I met Tony through his beautiful wife Melissa while she was working at FAMU DRS!He was a very kind and gentle soul.
He will be sorely missed by many but he's now made whole and has made it through the gates of Heaven!
Angela Brinson

Matthew 5:4 "Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted."
Sending all my love to the Leon family during your time of bereavement. -Marlena Frazier

Thank you so much for the laughs that you brought to the courthouse when I was employed there. I called you Office Leon, but you said call me Tony. It's not good bye, but see you later. Rest well Officer Leon!
From Frances

Rest well Antonio (Tony) Leon From: Alan & Jackie Moore

Rest well Antonio Leon (Tony) ALan & Jackie Moore

I worked with Tony many years at the Leon County Sheriffs Office. I can hear him saying " We got This". Never a dull moment when working with him. Tony some of my best memories of the 17 years with the Sheriffs Office were working on the same shift with you. You always had my respect. you were a people person with the highest respect for all. Fly high my friend. Fly High Randy

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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