Mr. Leonard McCant Jr change his address to his new home in glory on September 28, 2017, to live with his father in Heaven.
Mr. McCant was born on May 31, 1948, in Baldwin, AL to the late Leonard McCant, Sr. and the late Ocie Lee Hill. The love of baseball has always been in the heart of Mr. McCant from the time he could hold a baseball in his hands. This passion was with Mr. McCant until his call to glory. He was a true fan of baseball. While playing baseball, Mr. McCant met and married Olivia Hart McCant. To this union two children was born, Vickey (Dwayne) McGirt of Hinesville, GA and Brian (Lisa) McCant of Franklinton, LA. Mr. McCant is also the father of Kenneth Conerly of Ontario, CA and a special stepchild, Eric McCant.
He leaves to cherish his memories, his four children; nine grandchildren, Sierra Dykes, Dominque Anders, KC, Semaj McGirt, Kenuu, Brain Dykes, Tia Conerly; three great grandchildren, Joseph Tucker IV, Braylinn Dykes and Kinsley; a brother, Donald Ray Lee Sr; two sisters, Frances Brumfield of Franklinton, LA and Nellie McCant Crosby of Milwaukee, WI; a special friend, Ms. Laura Magee of Franklinton, LA and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents; Leonard McCants, Sr. and Ocie Lee Hill, grandmother; Nellie Ginn, brothers; Robert W. Lee and Lionel Lee.
Funeral service was held on Saturday, October 7, 2017 @ Cook-Richmond Funeral Home with Rev. Antonine Graves officiating. Time of service was 11:00 am