Leon Leroy Powell  passed away on Wednesday, May 5, 2021, in Hammond, Louisiana, at the age of 62.  He was born on Thursday, August 7, 1958 in Independence, Louisiana to the late Bertie Prine and the late Leon Powell.  He was a resident of Hammond, Louisiana.

Leon is survived by his daughter, Kristy McCray (Dwain); grandchildren, Justin McCray, Shawn McCray, and Victoria McCray; siblings, Nancy Wilkinson, Barbara Young, Melvin Powell, and Evelyn Basso; and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, Leon is also preceded in death by his sister, Mary Tullos.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the visitation at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home in Hammond, 2000 N. Morrison Blvd, Hammond, Louisiana 70401, on Wednesday, May 12, 2021 beginning at 9:00 AM until the funeral service begins at  11:00 AM.  

Interment will follow in Loranger Community Cemetery, Loranger, Louisiana.

Face masks are now mandatory to attend any visitation or service at the funeral home. Thank you for your cooperation.