George Dewey McLeod Jr., 78, of Tampa, FL celebration of life services are at 3:00 PM, Saturday, January 23, 2010 at Calvary Baptist Church, 110 North McMullen Booth Road, Clearwater, FL with Pastor Jim Lancaster, to officiate. There is also a celebration of life service at 1:00 PM on Saturday, January 30, 2010 at St. John’s Baptist Church, 1905 Columbia Pike, Arlington, VA with Pastor John J. Nicholas Jr. to officiate. George died at Morton Plant Hospital, Clearwater, FL on January 13, 2010 from natural causes. George was born on March 6, 1931. A native of Alexandria, VA, George was a retired Manager for the Department of Human Resources for the District of Columbia in Washington, DC. George and his family moved to Mebane, NC in 1986 and then to Tampa, FL in 1996. He attended Citrus Park Baptist Church in Tampa, FL. George is survived by his loving family: his wife, Claudia Mitchell-McLeod of Tampa, FL; three sons; Parris McLeod of Tampa, FL; Damon McLeod of Ashburn, VA and Timothy McLeod of West Palm Beach, FL; two daughters, Nia McLeod of Tampa, FL and Kim McLeod of Manassas, VA. In addition he is survived by two sister-in-laws, Garolyn Clemons of Gaithersburg, MD and Romaine Mitchell of Indian Land, SC; two brother-in-laws, Garland Mitchell of Indian Land, SC and Ashland Clemons of Gaithersburg, MD; one aunt, Anita McLeod of New York, NY, one nephew Kameron Clemons of Gaithersburg, MD; two nieces, Monique Robinson of Woodstock, MD and Lisa Mitchell Welchman of Baltimore, MD and one very special cousin, Ernestine Banks of Arlington, VA; many, many other cousins and a host of friends.
The family request, that in lieu of flowers, to please make a donation to "Thru the Bible Radio Network", www.ttb.org in the memory of George Dewey McLeod Jr.
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May he rest in peace with the Lord, and may God bless his family in their time of sorrow.
Claudia you are a very strong woman and devoted wife, and we thank God for keeping you thru all of this. George was a wonderful person. He was always so pleasant, honest and witty. I remember when you both got married and later decided to move out of Virginia, well to say the least, we missed you all(including Garolyn)before you left. He’ll be deeply missed, but we praise God that he is free of all hurt, pain and misery for he has just crossed over into Glory. We pray that you and the kids will be comforted and consoled throughout this period of celbration and know that we share in your loss. We love you in the name of Jesus as part of your extended church family in Virginia.
Sorry for your lost. “To live
in hearts we leave behind is not to die.”
Claudia, I will always be there for you and your family.
I know you will miss George, but he is safe in the arms of God.
Romaine R. Mitchell
Sister-in-Law
Our deepest sympathies to all the family. We will continue to keep you in our prayers.
Claudia, I’ve only known you for a short while through work, but I know that you loved your husband very much and I know that you will miss him. I pray for your continued strength to see you through this troubled time.
Kim (& Family)
God Bless you & your family as you make it through this difficult season. The parting of love ones is always sweet sorry but your father ran well & finished his course. His legacy is sure to live on in each of you.
Praying God’s peace will be with you until you see him again :*)…Amen?
w God’s Love,
Shaquetta Barksdale
Claudia and Family,
We were saddened to hear of the passing of our brother-in-Christ. However, we know that to be absent in the body is to be present with the Lord. We know that he is with the Lord and that is what we are all striving for. We pray your strength in the Lord and that he will supply your every need. Be strong in the Lord and in the power of his might.
Much Love,
Brenda and Terry Tyler
May your light shine in heaven George, just as it shone on earth. Love to you and your family and peace for those who wait to reunite.
Claudia, you have been an example and encouragement to me through your courage and reliance on Christ throughout this trial. You are and will be in my prayers.
Much love and prayers to the McLeod family.
Sincerely,
Caroline Smith
MY THOUGHTS ARE IN PRAY FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY, I PRAY THAT GEORGE IS IN THE PRESENCE OF THE LORD WHOM WILL SHINE HIS PERPETUAL LIGHT UPON HIM, AMEN.
Kim – Condolences to you and the entire family. We will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers. 2 Corinthians 1
George, you turned out a lovely daughter. Nia has been a joy. So thanks to you and Claudia for being good parents. You left a wonderful legacy!
Dear Nia and family
Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
Kim, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family through this difficult time.
Damon and Kim, and the mcleod Family, my condolence on your loss.
Our Prayers and condolences are with you Claudia. With Much Love UNIT 52
Dear Nia,
Just thinking of you at this time of sadness, and knowing you, I know that you find solace in knowing that your dad is now in a better place we all hope to be some time.
Will be with you on Saturday.
love and hugs, Jean Rogers
Our love and sympathy to the entire family – especially to Nia and her mom. We are here if we can help in any way.
Claudia, Our prayers are with you and also with Nia and Parris. You know we prayed earnestly with that George would recover, but God knows best. We will miss him. You were a wonderful wife to him and ver courageous thru his trial.
Claudia, Nia, and Parris:
May the love of God be a source of comfort to you. Trust in Him and lean on Him during this time of sorrow. Trust in Him always.
Claudia and family – you have my deepest sympathy during this very difficult time. May God comfort you and his Holy Spirit give you perfect peace, today, tomorrow and forever. You will be in my prayers!
Claudia,
My thoughts are with you and your family as you experience this extremely difficult loss. May the LORD be with you during this time of grief.
Glinda
Claudia,
My thoughts are with you and your family as you experience this extremely difficult loss. May the LORD be with you during this time of grief.
Glinda
Dear Family – I pray that the love of God will embrace you during these difficult times. We all know that George is in a better place- somewhere up in Glory, having a wonderful time serving the Lord. We will miss him at the family reunions (gatherings) but God had better plans for him. He had an indelible imprint in the lives of my siblings and me and will remain so in our hearts. Love always
Kim and family,
My prayers are with you to bring comfort and peace to you in this hard time.
Dear Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of loss. I know that George will be missed, but there is comfort in knowing that he no longer has to suffer. God bless you.
Love,
Cousin Martina and family from North Carolina
I am sorry that Goerge has past, but I know it is best for him to be with God. He had a long life and was able to enjoy his family. I will continue to pray for you and your family.
Rhenita
To the family,
I am sorry to hear of your loss. Hold on to the wonderful memmories that you have of your husband, father and friend.
Former neighbor (Arlington, VA)