Leon McKee Metropolitan Funeral

May 2024 · 3 minute read

God in HIS infinite wisdom and incomparable compassion extended HIS loving hands to HIS child Leon Clifford McKee to ascend to his heavenly home.  GOD knew his body was wretched with pain and he was weary. Lovingly, quietly and peacefully, He summoned Leon to his eternal rest on Wednesday morning, June 7, 2023.  He was surrounded by his loving, devoted family, Karen, Renee, Dana and Butch when he received the call to join the heavenly angels and receive his crown.

LEON CLIFFORD was born to Ethel Buffaloe McKee and Nathaniel McKee on November 30, 1935 in the South Norfolk Section of Chesapeake, Virginia. He was the second of four children. Educated in the Chesapeake Public School System, he graduated from George Washington Carver High School in 1956.  In 1960 he married the love of his life, Shirley Johnson.  They remained great and loyal friends until his demise.

Leon had a passion for trucks which led to his extended career as a truck driver.  He was employed at Merchant’s Delivery, Estes Express Lines and Bay West Transport for over three decades.  Even after retiring, he was still drawn to the trucking industry and would serve as a driver escorting other truck drivers on the road to their destinations.

Leon never met a stranger and loved talking and reflecting on joyous times in his beloved Berkley.  He enjoyed the view from the window of his apartment as it was directly across from Berkley Park, a uniquely visible reminder of the days gone by.  Having a penchant for the simple life, he could often be found perched on a bench in his favorite go to a spot under the Jordan Bridge gazing at boats coming and going.  He also loved hunting and fishing and would go several times a year with his friend, Willie until his illness. In addition, Leon was known for his culinary skills, and everyone, especially the family, looked forward to his famous yock, string beans, collard greens and chitterlings. He seemed to have a secret recipe for his specialties.

To all who had the privilege and honor of knowing Leon, will have his memory live in their hearts forever.  Leon loved and cherished his family and the feeling was mutual.  They knew they could always count on the family patriarch. As his daughter Karen stood by his hospital bed, she reassured him.  Leon was predeceased by his mother, Ethel Buffaloe McKee and his father Jerry Nathaniel McKee.  His memory will be held dear and forever treasured by his children Karen D. McKee, Renee D. Wilson and Aubrey E. Dalton (Brenda); granddaughters Dana McKee, Aubren Dalton, Brenda O. Dalton, and Felicia Dalton; grandsons, Aubrey “Tusey” Dalton (Elisha), Roshawn Dalton (Nikecha), Michael Dalton (Feliscia) and Travis Dalton; 17 great grandchildren and a special great grandson and his inseparable little buddy, K. D.; three siblings, Ethel Johnson, Melvin McKee, Sr. and Raymond McKee; in addition and a host of nieces, nephews and lifelong friends.

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