Leon Moncrief 1951-2022

Mr. Moncrief was born Dec. 17, 1951, in Youngstown, a son of John and Alberta Hurst Moncrief. He was a graduate of North High School.

After graduating, 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 was the life of the party, lighting up every room with his laugh and joyous energy.

He leaves to mourn his passing, his wife, Vernice; two children, Jason Moncrief of Columbus and Kristin Moncrief of Toledo; three stepchildren, Chalaunda and Taniesha Madison, both of Campbell, and Samarra Pegues of Youngstown; three sisters, Minister Mollie Peavy of Youngstown, Luberta Tubbs of Niles 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; nine stepgrandchildren and five stepgreat-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 to 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 21, 2022, at L.E. Black, Phillips & Holden Funeral Home, with private services for the family only starting at 11 a.m. 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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