Donald Gene Leake

Donald Gene Leake was born on November 29, 1963, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, to his parents Morris and Leola. He was affectionately called Donnie and was baptized at an early age at St. Mary’s CME Church, under the leadership of Reverend Thomas B. Norman. Donnie attended several schools including Wheeler elementary, Truman Elementary, Roosevelt Jr. High, and graduated from Fredrick Douglass High School in 1982, in Oklahoma City.

Sadly, Donald’s father Morris Harold Leake Jr., his paternal and maternal grandparents, Morris Sr. and Mabel Leake, and Elgin Green and Mary (Mumford) Gaines have all passed away before him.

Donald is survived by his loving mother, Leola (Green) Gadderson, two brothers – Ray Gene McMillon (Sondra) and Lavertis Green, three sisters – Cynthia (Leake) Petties James (Michael), Robin Leake, and Leslie Gadderson. He also leaves behind special family members, Mikayla Clark, James, MJ, and McAiri, along with many nephews, nieces, cousins, aunts, uncles, and friends who cherish his memory.