Lee Antwonne Mardis Jr, beloved son, brother, fiancé and father was called home to be with the Lord and gain his angel wings February 5th, 2022. Lee “Marlo” was born to Chequela Davis and Lee Mardis Sr on October 16th, 1997, in Columbus, Ohio.
Lee attended Beechcroft High School; he later obtained his GED in 2014. Growing up in Brentnell, Lee had a passion for all sports. He ran track and was a star player in little league football. He played all positions mainly safety and quarterback. He also played basketball for the Columbus Trojans and participated in the Gusmacker tournament and enjoyed spending time at Brentnell Recreation Center.
Lee was a top player in chess and love attending chess tournaments. In his leisure time he loved to travel, play video games, listen to music but most of all he loved to spend time with his family. He would always consider himself a “chemist”.
Lee loved his family and friends dearly, especially his siblings. He had a love for children and was very much looking forward to being a father to his daughter. He was a very loyal friend and would look out for anybody. Moments before the Lord called Lee home to his final resting place, he gave himself as a sacrifice to protect and shield his fiance Jada and soon to be baby girl Mar’Lee from imminent danger.
Lee definitely had a love for dogs, at the time of his passing, he started his own business “4KW’Exotic Kennels. He had a mission, dreams, goals and was just getting started. He was looking forward to being a father to his daughter and planning his wedding to marry his fiancé and being the best man, he could be to his family. Lee was a protector, a provider, and will be remembered for his ambition, his loyalty, but most of all, his smile.
Lee was preceded in death by great grandparents; Dorothy and Earnest Neighbors, great grandfather; Fred Triplett, great grandmother; Celica Bowman and best friend, Duane “Wayno” Penick Jr.
Lee leaves to cherish his memory and smile to his mother; Chequela Davis (Tyrone Davis), father; Lee Mardis Sr, fiancé; Jada Reeves, baby girl; Mar’Lee Dior Mardis, grandmother’s; Sherrie Bowman, Jeanetta Mardis, Hazel Triplett, grandfathers; Michael (Brigitte) Triplett and Walden Mardis, aunts; Patricia Vickers, Tonya Douglas -Chambers, Dorothy Jones, Aleeah Neighbors, Ebony Neighbors, Kenya Neighbors, uncles; Keenan Mardis, Mike Bowman, Zac Bowman, cousins; Kendle Mardis, Broklyn Castle, Tanya Catle, Asia Dowling, Jakayla Howell, Courtney Smith, Gionna Capoccianna, Alaysha Newsome, Naseir Reed, Justin Hodge, Brinten Shoafs, Carolyn Anderson, Cherylinda Henry, Brandis Mason , Kayley Bowman, Arianna Bowman, Russell Bowman, Cheyanne Bowman, Corey Jones, Paul Jones, Cornell Jones, Ezel Vickers, Nikki Vickers, Cassie Vickers, LaDawn Vickers, Brianna Vickers, Dominique Vickers , Jamasia Vickers as well as a host of other family members and friends.
Interment at Green Lawn Cemetery.
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I love you so much. You will never be forgotten.
Ms. Janetta,
I am so sorry for the loss of your grandson. I will keep you and your family lifted up in prayer. Stay Strong
Dear Chequela, Lee Sr., Janetta, & Keenan,
May the lord wrap his loving arms around you and the entire family, and give you peace. We love you all and will keep you in prayer during this trying time. We’re so blessed to have Lee Jr. In our lives and will miss him dearly.
Momma Will forever keep you in my heart you’re my son shine baby! I will miss you and cry for you forever. You did not deserve this we will get justice we all will see you again. Mommas heart My baby boy My firstborn Thank you for being my son. Thank you for everything and thank you for Mar’Lee & Jada! I will see you in paradise. proud you’re my son!! Thanks to everyone that reached out and showed condolences. God gained a very special Angel and I wasn’t ready for that I’ll miss you forever and always my lee.baby I feel bruised since you left us! We all miss you forever and always!!!
Quela,
Patty and I were heartbroken to learn of the loss of Lee. Words of comfort are difficult to express, but prayers for peace and loving memories of Lee will see you through. We miss you and the family here in Eastgate. Hoping that we will see you and your family soon. Hugs of comfort and condolences from Patty and I.
Aunty I’m so sorry that you have to feel this pain . No words can ever replace Leelee ❤️ Please aunty stay strong ❤️I don’t want your spirit to be completely broken , you’re a such a wonderful mother/woman and always have been You have to keep pushing for the rest ❤️I love you so much …
We love you so much,Lee! We weren’t expecting this ( how could we) but Gods wisdom is infinite!! Rest In Peace, nephew!!!!
May gods love and peace be with you.
Quella, this is the most difficult time ever!! But we need you to know that we got you and the kids as best we can going forward. We love you guys so much and God got us all. Believe that in your heart and mind always! Rest In Peace, Lee Lee. We love you so much!!
I’m truly sorry for your loss my prayers are with you in your family I didn’t know your son but I knew his father in the people around him truly again my prayers are with you
I will always love you forever and even after that ! I’ll cherish all our memories I’m glad I got to be apart of your life . Not my brother by blood but by loyalty. It’s not goodbye it’s see you later
Love you
– sis / braxton
To the Lee Mardis family sand and Otho Bowe we asking God’s blessing of conforming to the the family ofyour love one.we pray that in the days to come you will find peace with memories of the good things you shared with your love one.
I’m still so speechless, My Heart goes out to all of Lee’s love ones. My prayers will always be with them. You were always something special
Marley I love you brother yo daughter made it into this world today I know you smilin ear to ear I just wish you could see it in the flesh brother until we meet again
Lee Lee, we miss you so mush. You are so loved and missed by everyone, and there all still hurting. I just pray for us all and hope we can find peace in our hearts especially quela. I for her and Everyone else who may be hurting. I just want to let you know you will NEVER be forgotten. Love you leelerbee, lol
You’ll never be forgotten. I would do anything 2 have my nephew/son. It hurts my soul everyday. I love you and until we can be together again I will hold the family down the way you would. I love you leelee❤️
I miss you baby! I miss you so much and I cannot believe I’m doing this without you and raising our daughter, I just can’t believe you’re not here anymore… It hurts daily, but I know we will meet again. I miss your smile, I miss your life, I miss your touch. I miss talking to you, venting to you and I just simply miss my best friend/soul mate. we want you back babe. We want you back so bad and knowing we cant have you back HURTS!!!! Hold us tight baby because we need it. I love you, forever and always and I will always make sure your daughter knows everything about you, even though she already does. She will know how important and how much her daddy means to us.
– Rest In Paradise My Love & It’s until we meet again <3