Leondre' Manuel Obituary (1998

LeOndre Love Manuel was born on September 5, 1998 to Nikeeta Manuel and Alvin Lee, in Des Moines, IA. He was educated in the Des Moines School District and graduated from Roosevelt High School. He later continued his education at Kirkwood Community College. At a young age, LeOndre developed a kidney disorder that would have slowed the average person but NOT LeOndre! He used his time wisely and experienced all that life had to offer. LeOndre acquired a wealth of knowledge in many different areas. He was gifted in working on computers, working math equations, composing music and writing rap songs. LeOndre also enjoyed playing video games, playing basketball and cooking. During his lifes journey, developed a love for traveling and his trip to Mardi Gras was by far his favorite. On June 22, 2021 LeOndre made his transition from time to eternity. Great grandfather Rev. Henry Simmons was there to welcome him. Left to cherish his memory are his parents, Nikeeta Manuel and Alvin Lee; siblings, Passjeane and Mario; grandparents, Jacqueline Eppright and Ronald Simmons; great-granduncle and aunt, Bishop M.D. and Sandra Eppright and Theresa Simmons; Alvin and Priscilla Lee and a host of other relatives and friends.