Leon Mickens Obituary

We announce the death of Leon Mickens (Roselle, New Jersey), born in Elizabeth, New Jersey, who passed away on September 7, 2026, at the age of 67. Leon will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Leon Mickens to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his father Isaac Mickens Jr.. He is survived by: his mother Wlille Mae Mickens of Bishopville, SC; his significant other Belinda Highsmith; his children, Akbar Mickens (Zakiyah) of Plymouth, PA and Sheena Gleason (Devon) of Haines City, FL; his grandchild Diamond Gleason of Haines City, FL; his children, Devon Gleason Jr. of Haines City, FL, Nashaun Mickens of Plymouth, PA, Jahron Mickens of Plymouth, PA and Jaheir Mickens of Plymouth, PA; his sister Ernestine Taylor (DarryI) of Linden, NJ; and his aunts and uncles, Annette Robinson of Linden, NJ, Gladys Parker of Elizabeth, NJ, Daisy Mickens of Bishopville, SC, Jannie Joye of Bishopville, SC, Lois Thomas, Howard Robinson of Elizabeth, NJ, Mason Mickens of Bishopville, SC and Willie Mickens of Linden, NJ. He is also survived by nieces, great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins, extended family members, and dear friends.