Services for Mr. Verlon J. McLeod, age 75, of Lucedale, will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, April 26, 2024, at the First United Pentecostal Church of Leakesville, with Bro. Myron Schilling officiating.  Burial will follow in the Mt. Pisgah United Pentecostal Church Cemetery.

Verlon was a gentle giant of a man.  His love for the Lord was evident in his everyday life.  He was a faithful, dedicated member of the First United Pentecostal Church of Leakesville and was a proud veteran of the Army National Guard. He worked for many years as a boilermaker and heavy equipment operator.  He had a love for the outdoors, deer hunting, and was the life of all his family gatherings.  He greatly enjoyed planning the get-togethers, eating, and most of all, the fellowship with friends and family.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Beecher and Ruby Raebelle McLeod; his siblings, Alvin R. McLeod, Beecher Calvin McLeod, LaVonnia Reeves, and Chrystlene Roberts; and his father and mother-in-law, John Gavin and Jo Ann Brown.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Valerie McLeod; his children, John (Delisa) McLeod, LaDonna Hovatter, and Marcus McLeod; his grandchildren, Madison McLeod, Beckhem Bonifacio, Weston McLeod, Trevor McLeod, Cari Ana McLeod, Jay Hovatter, SaVanna Hovatter, and McKinley Hovatter; his great grandchildren, Addison Bradley and Anniston Bradley; and his siblings, Annette White, Barbara Fallon, and Nathaniel (Deniece) McLeod.

Visitation for Mr. McLeod will be held from 6:00 until 9:00 p.m. Thursday at the First United Pentecostal Church of Leakesville.