J.L. Dodson & Sons Funeral Establishment - Petersburg
Leandis James Mack "LJ"
( May 30, 1952 - November 5, 2015 )
“And I heard a voice from heaven saying unto me, Write, Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth: Yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labours; and their works do follow them.” Revelation 14:13
Leandis James Mack, age 63, affectionately known as “Bubba”, “LJ”, and “Mack”, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle and friend to many, entered into eternal rest on November 5, 2015 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Richmond, VA. after a brief illness.
On May 30, 1952, he was born to Mrs. Jimmie Lee Davis of Fort Lauderdale, FL and the late Theodore Mack.
He received his early education at St. Paul High School in Campbellton, FL and would later graduate from Stranahan High School in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Upon graduation, he began a career of Truck Driving at the young age of 19.
Leandis would later enlist in the U.S. Marine Corps, where he served his country valiantly and faithfully until he was honorably discharged. He later continued his career in Truck Driving while living in North Carolina.
After relocating to Richmond, VA, Leandis worked for Greyhound. He later moved to Petersburg, VA, and worked for Allied Systems and then Walmart, where he was faithfully employed at the time of his death.
At an early age Leandis accepted the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ as his personal savior. He united with the Trinity Missionary Baptist Church of God In Christ (Petersburg, VA) where he served faithfully under the pastorship of Rev. Jeffrey L. Dodson, Sr. He later united with Good Shepherd Baptist Church (Petersburg, VA), under the pastorship of Rev. Jeffrey L. Reaves, Sr., where he was a member at the time of his transition into eternity. Leandis was also a member of the Prince Hall Grand Lodge F & A Masonic of North Carolina Halib Temple #159.
Leandis was preceded in death by his grandparents and father, Theodore Mack.
Left to cherish the memories of the beautiful life he lived are his beloved wife, Mary Mitchell-Mack; two daughters, Amanda (Shannon) Mack of Pittsburgh, PA; Candice Mitchell of Ewa Beach, HI; son, Girodrick Mitchell of Dothan, AL; a beloved granddaughter, Little Miss Arianna Mitchell of Petersburg, VA; mother, Mrs. Jimmie Lee Davis of Fort Lauderdale, FL; beloved sister, Dorotha Hall-Robertson (Boris) of Fort Lauderdale, FL; mother-in-law, Loraine Mitchell of Dothan, Al.; brothers and sisters- in law, four other paternal siblings; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins other family and friends, including special friends, Rev. Jeffrey L. Dodson, Sr.; John Richardson; Elvis Hill; Barry Parker; and Reggie.
Public viewing for Mr. Leandis James Mack will be held on Thursday, November 12, 2015 from 3:00pm to 8:00pm and on Friday, November 13, 2015 from 9:00am to 8:00pm.
Funeral service for Mr. Mack will be held on Saturday, November 14, 2015 at 11:00am at the Good Shepherd Baptist Church, 2223 S. Crater Road, Petersburg, Virginia. Remains will rest in the church one hour prior to service. Family and friends are asked to assemble at the residence, 2721 Rollingwood Road, Petersburg, Virginia at 10:00am on the day of the service.
Professional funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the staff of the J.L. Dodson and Sons Funeral Establishment, 25824 Greensville Avenue, Petersburg, Virginia 23803, Rev. Jeffrey L. Dodson, Sr., Funeral Director, (804) 732-5959. Online condolences may be registered at www.jldodsonandsons.com
Leandis James Mack, age 63, affectionately known as “Bubba”, “LJ”, and “Mack”, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle and friend to many, entered into eternal rest on November 5, 2015 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Richmond, VA. after a brief illness.
On May 30, 1952, he was born to Mrs. Jimmie Lee Davis of Fort Lauderdale, FL and the late Theodore Mack.
He received his early education at St. Paul High School in Campbellton, FL and would later graduate from Stranahan High School in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Upon graduation, he began a career of Truck Driving at the young age of 19.
Leandis would later enlist in the U.S. Marine Corps, where he served his country valiantly and faithfully until he was honorably discharged. He later continued his career in Truck Driving while living in North Carolina.
After relocating to Richmond, VA, Leandis worked for Greyhound. He later moved to Petersburg, VA, and worked for Allied Systems and then Walmart, where he was faithfully employed at the time of his death.
At an early age Leandis accepted the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ as his personal savior. He united with the Trinity Missionary Baptist Church of God In Christ (Petersburg, VA) where he served faithfully under the pastorship of Rev. Jeffrey L. Dodson, Sr. He later united with Good Shepherd Baptist Church (Petersburg, VA), under the pastorship of Rev. Jeffrey L. Reaves, Sr., where he was a member at the time of his transition into eternity. Leandis was also a member of the Prince Hall Grand Lodge F & A Masonic of North Carolina Halib Temple #159.
Leandis was preceded in death by his grandparents and father, Theodore Mack.
Left to cherish the memories of the beautiful life he lived are his beloved wife, Mary Mitchell-Mack; two daughters, Amanda (Shannon) Mack of Pittsburgh, PA; Candice Mitchell of Ewa Beach, HI; son, Girodrick Mitchell of Dothan, AL; a beloved granddaughter, Little Miss Arianna Mitchell of Petersburg, VA; mother, Mrs. Jimmie Lee Davis of Fort Lauderdale, FL; beloved sister, Dorotha Hall-Robertson (Boris) of Fort Lauderdale, FL; mother-in-law, Loraine Mitchell of Dothan, Al.; brothers and sisters- in law, four other paternal siblings; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins other family and friends, including special friends, Rev. Jeffrey L. Dodson, Sr.; John Richardson; Elvis Hill; Barry Parker; and Reggie.
Public viewing for Mr. Leandis James Mack will be held on Thursday, November 12, 2015 from 3:00pm to 8:00pm and on Friday, November 13, 2015 from 9:00am to 8:00pm.
Funeral service for Mr. Mack will be held on Saturday, November 14, 2015 at 11:00am at the Good Shepherd Baptist Church, 2223 S. Crater Road, Petersburg, Virginia. Remains will rest in the church one hour prior to service. Family and friends are asked to assemble at the residence, 2721 Rollingwood Road, Petersburg, Virginia at 10:00am on the day of the service.
Professional funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the staff of the J.L. Dodson and Sons Funeral Establishment, 25824 Greensville Avenue, Petersburg, Virginia 23803, Rev. Jeffrey L. Dodson, Sr., Funeral Director, (804) 732-5959. Online condolences may be registered at www.jldodsonandsons.com