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Leon was a 1970 graduate of Huntington High School and following his secondary education, he served in the United States Air Force as a Staff Sergeant. He received an honorable discharge after four years of service. He was a friendly and outgoing person, who loved to keep you laughing and telling jokes. Leon enjoyed life to the fullest. He was also willing to take his nieces and nephews to school because they had missed the bus.
He will be truly missed by all.
Left to cherish his loving memory are his wife, Cleo; two sons, Avery and Cleon; granddaughter Amaya; two brothers, Leroy Jr. and Robert; one sister, Deborah; two godchildren, Chavela and John John; a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.
Viewing will be held from noon to 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 5, 2010, at Cooke Bros. Funeral Chapel, 1601-27th St. NN,VA 23607. Funeral services will be held at noon Thursday, May 6, at the chapel. Interment will follow in Albert G. Horton Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery, Suffolk, Va. Condolences may be sent to www.cookebros.com View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Maggie Mathis Twine
May 7, 2010
To The Kelley Family, We (the Mathis children) Denise, Hotshot,Donald and Scarlette from the Harbor Homes years ago, we are sorry to hear of your loss. I(Maggie Mathis) when to school with Moon, he was a fun person to be around. Our prays are with each of you. May God keep each of you in his arms. Maggie Mathis Twine, Class of 1970 Huntington High School
Linwood & Denise Richardson
May 5, 2010
To the Kelly Family,
With deepest sympathy.
Linwood (Pig)& Denise Richardson
Audwin Nolan Chandler Vaughn
May 4, 2010
To the Kelley Family: It was with great sadness to hear of the passing of Moon!! A beautiful spirit rested in this Brotha!! Always a peaceful and fair person!! May the Lord Jesus Christ give you Comfort and a Peace beyond all understanding!!!
The Vaughn Family Formerly of the 1000 block of 33rd street!! And the Neighbors from 30th street to 38th street, and friends from Far and Near, his Basket Ball and World World Two Recreation and Lil Park Buddies-35th street!!!
Rest in Peace our Brotha!!!
Annette
May 4, 2010
RIP Moon.
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