Leander Hilton Mixson, Jr. "Buggs,“ passed away on Friday, March 16, 2018 at the age of 73 years. He was born in El Dorado, Arkansas on May 8, 1944 to Hilton Mixson, Sr. and Hazel L. Williams.
He leaves to treasure loving memories four daughters, Tangela (James) Williams, Tupelo, Mississippi, Deandra Turner. Memphis, Tennessee, Vera Avery, and Kaywanna Dawkins, Saginaw, Michigan; three sisters, Herresol Williams “Tina,” Theodora Williams-Carter “Mimi,” and Gloria Williams “Dodie”; grandchildren, Ebony Turner, Erica (Tony) Farrow, Richard Avery, Alex Jones, Mykia, Miracle, Lamoni, and Alexandria Dawkins, all of Saginaw, Michigan; Deandre Ray, Temeka, Jimmario, Arthur, Monique, Patrice, Rochelle, and Jalen Turner all of Memphis, Tennessee; Rhodelia Turner, Laurel, Maryland; Dominique (De'Angelo) Grissom and Jacob Williams, Tupelo, Mississippi; seventeen great-grandchildren; special cousin, Leonard Gaines; special friend, Dolores Davenport; many nieces and nephews.
Leander was preceded in death by his parents, Leander Hilton Mixson, Sr. and Hazel L. Williams; three great-grandchildren, Japeriay Quarles, Makiriona Dawkins, and Ja'Miah Turner. His brother, Calvin Williams, passed shortly before Leander on March 11, 2018.
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