Leon Marcus, Jr., 69, of Independence, LA, passed from this life on January 22, 2020.  He was born on October 23, 1950, in Independence, LA, to Leon and Dorothy Marcus. He was a member of Arcola First Baptist Church; served his country in the US Air Force; enjoyed spreading God's love, and was a loving husband, son, father, grandfather.

Preceding him in death is his father, sister, and Grandbaby Bigner.

Survivors are his loving wife of 46 years, Mary Jo Marcus; his mother, Dorothy Marcus; his son, Chris (Janel); daughters, Sandra (Gary Bigner), Amanda (Andy); brother, David Marcus (Faye); sisters, Ida (Abe Kyzar), Patricia (Richard Dickerson); grandchildren Makenna, Taylor, Gary, Jamie, Brayden; great granddaughter, Jaedyn; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be on Saturday, January 25, 2020, at Arcola First Baptist Church in Arcola, LA, from 9:00 AM until 11:00 AM. The funeral service will follow at 11 AM with burial following in the Arcola First Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Bob Simpson officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorials in Leon Marcus' name may be made to: Children's Hospital in New Orleans, LA.