Leon Moncrief

Mr. Leon Moncrief 70, departed this life January 8, 2022 at Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Medical Center Youngstown.

Mr. Moncrief was born December 17, 1951 in Youngstown a son of John and Alberta Hurst Moncrief. He was a graduate of North High School, after graduating High School he was employed as a steel worker for LTV and Youngstown Sheet & Tube and ended his career with Roth Brothers Roofing. He was a member of Triedstone Missionary Baptist Church in Youngstown. He loved football and was an avid Cleveland Browns fan. He also enjoyed watching Western Movies and he was the life of the Party and lit up every room with his laugh and joyous energy.

He leaves to mourn his passing, his wife, Vernice; two children, Jason Moncrief of Columbus, OH. and Kristin Moncrief of Toledo, OH.; three step-children, Chalaunda and Taniesha Madison both of Campbell. OH. and Samarra Pegues of Youngstown; three sisters Minister Mollie Peavy of Youngstown, Luberta Tubbs of Niles, OH. and Mary McCall of Youngstown; his brothers, Thomas (Judy) Moncrief , Jazz (Carolyn) Moncrief and Richard (Vernell) Moncrief all of Youngstown; grandchildren, Jackson Bragg and Eden Kelly; 9 step-grandchildren and 5 step- great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter Nicole Moncrief; and two brothers John Jr. and Nathaniel Moncrief.

Visitation will be 10:00-11:00am Friday, January 21, 2022 at L.E. Black, Phillips & Holden Funeral Home with private services for the family only starting at 11:00am. Guests are required to wear masks and to practice social distancing and are asked not to linger after viewing. Services of Love and Dignity entrusted to L.E. Black, Phillips & Holden Funeral Home.

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