Mr. Herbert Leo McKie
(July 3, 1948 - February 13, 2025)
Viewing Location: Leevy's Funeral Home Chapel, 1831 Taylor Street, Columbia, South Carolina
Viewing Date & Time: Thursday, February 20, 2025 / 4:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M.
Funeral Location: First Nazareth Baptist Church, 2351 Gervais Street, Columbia, South Carolina
Funeral Date & Time: Friday, February 21, 2025 / 12:00 Noon
Interment Location: 12:00 Noon / Monday, February 24, 2025 / Fort Jackson National Cemetery, 4170 Percival Road, Columbia, South Carolina
Our Condolences to the Mckie family. You all are in our thoughts and prayers .
I am saddened to hear of the loss of Leo. My thoughts and prayers are with you and all your family. Leo legacy will live on through the love and wisdom he passed on to you and the family. May you all find strength in his memory.
Dannetta Caldwell Dunn
Karen & Family,
I was saddened when I heard the news! Take comfort in knowing you were a part of a well-lived life. May time soften the edges and ease your burden. Leo is the reason I came to love my role as Mental Health Professional &Activity Therapist-Forensic Services (Allen Project). I gained my Ed.D (’14) Argosy University-Sarasota-Education Psychology & Behavioral Health. “OUR” 1st course was on “sanctions in sports” for which he was most knowledgeable!! He touched my life in many wonderful ways. Dr. Cheryl Johnson
Karen & Family,
I was saddened when I heard the news! Take comfort in knowing you were a part of a well-lived life. May time soften the edges and ease your burden. Leo is the reason I came to love my role as Mental Health Professional &Activity Therapist-Forensic Services (Allen Project). I gained my Ed.D (’14) Argosy University-Sarasota-Education Psychology & Behavioral Health. “OUR” 1st course was on “sanctions in sports” for which he was most knowledgeable!! He touched my life in many wonderful ways. Dr. Cheryl Johnson
My sincere condolences to the McKie family and friends. May God give you the comfort and peace you need during your time of sorrow. Rest in Paradise, Leo, Rest!
Condolences to the Mckie family. My good friend Leo was a great guy, a great athlete, and an excellent classmate. We carpooled to graduate school at South Carlina State University, and we had a great time. Also, we could always count on Leo to tailgate with us at both Benedict and S.C. State football games. He will surely be missed by all. Rest in peace Leo, rest in peace.
I never forget train with you on are many ROTC MISSIONS to SEATTLE,WASHINGTON 1999-2002.Your incredible NCO LEADERSHIP AND GUIDANCE help Motivate Junior NCO in the U.S ARMY RESERVES to better themselves and climb the Ranks to become Future Leaders. Your HBCU Knowledge was inspiring to me as a young NCO that help become a better Leader from you.
Our condolences to the McKie family. We are Praying for God to comfort you during this difficult time.
Please accept our deepest condolences on the loss of your beloved husband, father , family member and friend. My husband ,Simon, as well as our children loved our neighborhood gatherings so many years ago. May God continue to comfort you . We lost Simon in October, so I can appreciate your loss.
My sympathy to the McKie family. I met Leo at State Hospital in 1979. He was a caring co- worker, an advocate for his patients, and a teacher to many activity therapist for many years! He will be missed by many.
I extend my heartfelt condolences to the McKie family during this difficult time. Herbert Leo McKie, a beloved member of the community, passed away recently. He was remembered as a joyful person, always greeting others with kindness. His presence will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
May the soul of the faithful departed rest in peace and may light perpetual shine upon him.
Amen.
My condolences the the family, fellow Falcons and friends.
My heartfelt sympathy to the family for their loss of the head of their family. Mr. McKie will be missed by so many I see that he was a popular man. I love my sister in law and send prayers for peace to her Mother as well as all her family.
My sincere condolences and prayers to Karon and entire McKie family. Leo was my classmate and friend for fifty plus years. He will be missed by his Falcon family!🌹
My most heartfelt condolences to the McKie family. He was a joyful person. Kind in his greetings whenever I saw him. May the Good Lord comfort you all with with his loving joyfulness. He will always be remembered by those who knew and loved him.
I knew Leo thru my sister, Ernestine Leach,while they were both students at SAU. I would always enjoy seeing Leo and the Columbia crew during the CIAA TOURNAMENT especially during the Norfolk, Raleigh, and Charlotte years. What a fun guy and although he’ll be missed, he’ll live on in our hearts. May God give his family peace during your hour of bereavement and I will include you all in my prayers.🙏🏾
Mr. Leo McKie and I met at Saint Augustine’s College. He saw my last name which is McKie and he immediately connected with me.Whenever ,he came to visit Saint Augustine, he always remembered me with a beautiful gift and realized that we were cousins, but not only because we were cousins that was just the kind of man that Mr. Leo was to so many people . He poured into the lives of so many and he will be missed. I introduced him to my parents, and they were grateful as well and constantly stayed in contact with Cousin Leo! Cousin Leo was very proud of me and that made me very proud that he was proud of me. Rest in peace! God bless you all !
Leo loved everybody and everybody loved Leo. He was a true Falcon.
To Karen and family you have our family deepest sympathy
To the Leo Mckie family, please accept my most humble and heartfelt condolences. May GOD’S hands of comfort and grace be with you.
To Karen & The Entire McKie Family my deepest condolences to each of you. Forever In me & my family prayers. Lillie Benjamin & Family
To Karen & The Entire McKie Family my deepest condolences to each of you. Forever In me & my family prayers. Lillie Benjamin & Family
To Karen & The Entire McKie Family my deepest condolences to each of you. Forever In me & my family prayers. Lillie Benjamin & Family
Our heartfelt prayers and condolences go out to the McKie Family. Leo was always so dedicated and determined to get things done. He was very reserved, quiet, and very serious minded always maintaining his gentleman demeanor. He is going to be sorely missed. May GOD provide you with the strength needed to endure your time of grieving. GOD bless you all!
🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾❤️❤️❤️
My deepest condolences to the family and loved ones of Leo McKie. We were classmates at St. Augustine’s College, and Leo was always a leader because he commanded the respect of our entire class. He was the person who was always involved in the projects we engaged in, always lending that helping hand and encouraging us until the job was complete. Many were the days that we trekked down to the gym to see him razzle-dazzle on the basketball court. I cannot say which was larger–his smile or his heart. I am saddened at the news of his passing but I rejoice in the fact that he can now receive his heavenly reward. We love you, Leo, but God loves you best.
Well Leo it’s time to say goodbye! I will miss you dearly! I did not expect the last time I spoke with you, would actually be the last time I would speak With you. You will surely be missed by the Class of CAJ 1966. Rest well my friend we will surely miss you here.
My sincere condolences to the Leo McKie Family. I have known Leo and his entire family all my life. They lived on one corner of McAllister and McDonald Street and we lived on the other. Mr.McKie, Leo’s Father, later built a new brick house three streets over but Leo and Sammie were always back especially playing basketball in Rev.Dr.Blakely Scott back yard. I have pictures of us camping out in tents in the neighborhood woods. Leo was special, he was the shortest among us but he had the biggest heart. I was a class behind him and I went to Johnson C. Smith University on a football scholarship and I would see Leo doing his thing on the hardwood at St.Augustine all over the CIAA conference. Leo you made us proud from the Edgewood Neighborhood. Leo was such a great person, he was my brother from the neighborhood, he was my fraternity brother, Omega Psi Phi, but most of all he was my brother in Christ, thank you Jesus. You’ve finished race you’ve kept the faith now come on up and accept your crown of glory!!!
Lifting the McKie family in prayer during this time of bereavement. I have fond memories of Leo. He was the one who told my husband about the combat veterans group at VA and encouraged him to join the group. Thanks for him caring enough to share the information.
I was heartbroken to hear of Leo’s passing. He was a great guy and a wonderful friend who always had a big smile on his face whenever I saw him. I extend my utmost sympathy to his family. May God surround you with His comforting presence and give you the strength and peace that only He can give. Rest in peace my friend.
My sincere condolences to the McKie family. I share your grief. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
My condolences to the family. Uncle Leo was a great person to be arrange with passion for life and self respect. He will surely be missed by all.
McKie family. My condolences to the family. Rest in peace my brother and friend. You will be missed by my family.
On behalf of the Swygert family we send our Deepest Condolences and Sympathy to the McKie family, i work with Leo at William S. Hall, Rest In Peace brother McKie. Andrew & Marilyn Swygert and Family.
Praying for our family. We are so sorry to learn of Leo’s passing. May you all find comfort in the memories you share of time spent together. We love you guys.
My deepest sympathy to the Mckie Family for the loss of Leo at this sorrowful time. Since our lives cross at W. A. Perry JHS until his transition, Leo was a true friend, great friend and loyal fraternity brother. I know he will be missed by all. May he rest in eternal peace.
May the Spirit of God comfort the McKie family
Please accept our sincere condolences to the McKie Family for your Loss.God Bless you all.
My condolences to the McKie family in the passing of Leo. He was a little above me at C.A.Johnson High School,but I remember him as a fantastic basketball player. This “ANGEL” has earned his Heavenly Wings. Rest In Peace,Leo, You’re now with your Father in Heaven and your parents.
I am so honored to have known such a “high performer” in so many areas of his life and the life of so many others. I was fortunate to work with Leo for more than 25 years at Department of Mental Health, Forensic Service Division. Leo was an “expert” who developed and directed the activities of rehabilitation and was a strong advocate for persons with chronic mental illness and those persons disenfranchised. WE did some amazing treatment and care for our clientele that was considered “best practice”. He truly loved what he did, he clientele that he served and the staff that he called “friends”
We extend our thoughts and prayers to his beautiful family and other persons that he adored and often spoke of. We have been blessed because he was consistently a stellar professional, an unconditional supporter and a true friend for so many years. Well done thy good and faithful servant! Take your rest with our Lord!!!
We are saddened and he is is already missed by the best treatment team members ever, including Rev. Alma O’Bryant, clinical chaplain, Mrs. Josephine Mitchell, MSN, nursing director and myself, licensed social worker/ psychotherapist.
To the McKie family: Leo, we are not only brothers in OMEGA ♎️, we had a championship little league baseball team, played softball and great with all. God has called you home to be with him. Your jokes, personality , loyalty will be missed .
My condolences to the family of Leo. Leo stood as my best man almost 43 years ago on one of the happiest times of my life. We worked together at the department of mental health for any years . Our friendship has always stayed the same brotherly love and respect. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers as God carries you through.
My thoughts and prayers are with the entire McKie Family during this time, GOD is there for each and everyone of you. Bro. McKie was the first Omega Man I ever met as a child in 1988 at Friendship Baptist Church. I knew then after talking to him I wanted to become an Omega. Thank you Bro. Leo for being a great man and the time you spent living life and helping others…
get your rest sir!
My prayers and condolences to the family. Even as we mourn, let us remember the good times, be comforted by Leo’s love of family and friends, and celebrate a life well-lived.
To the McKie family, sending my deepest condolences. Had the pleasure of meeting Mr.McKie through his son Herb. Get your rest. We will continue to pray for the family 🙏🙏🙏.
Sherrell White and family
I have known the McKie family for most of my life. They have always been a loving family. The Davis family sends their condolences during this difficult time.
To my deepest cousins and families for my cousin Leo Mckie who will be missed.
Sincere condolences to the Mckie family. Leo was a fun and caring classmate. Great memories. RIP🙏🏾
Rest well my friends younger brother
Zenobia Ritter ( Daughter of Frat brother Reginald Ritter)
Dear Mrs. Karen McKie and Family,
I was heartbroken to hear of Mr. Leo’s passing. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you during this incredibly difficult time.
Mr. Leo wasn’t just my father’s fraternity brother—he was family to us/ you all are family. My siblings and I always felt the genuine love and respect he had for us, and that meant so much. In my mind, I can still picture those summer afternoons when Dad, Mr. Leo, and Mr. Spider would hang out—Mr. Leo always so laid-back in his signature T-shirt, shorts, and sandals. The sound of their chants, stepping, the smell of the grill, and the laughter they shared created memories that will stay with me forever.
Mr. Leo embodied warmth, brotherhood, and kindness. His steady presence and easygoing spirit made everyone feel welcome. He will be deeply missed but never forgotten.
May you find comfort in the legacy of love and friendship he leaves behind. I am holding you all in my heart.
With deepest sympathy,
Zenobia Ritter aka Zee Baby
To the McKie Family:
Our deepest sympathy and condolences to the entire McKie Family. Leo and I have been friends for over 58 years. We were friends and basketball teammates at Saint Augustine’s University from 1966 to 1968.
Leo was not only an outstanding point guard, but a great athlete. The best. He and I stayed in touch over the last 58 years, talking almost once a month.
Leo and his beautiful wife were both present when I was inducted into the Saint Augustine University Hall of Fame in 2004, and my Conference Hall of Fame in 2019. Leo is a friend that will always be close to me and my family.
I wanted to travel to Columbia to attend the services to show my love and appreciation for one of the best friends I have ever known. Due to the short notice, and because Tulsa, Oklahoma is practically shut down because of a heavy snow and sleet storm, we are not able to travel.
Other than his wife, I never knew any of Leo’s family, but he spoke so highly of them, I feel as though I am part of the family.
God Bless you Leo. Will always love you man. The last time we spoke, you told me the truth, THAT YOU WOULD FIGHT TO THE END, YOU DID!!
John, Bea, Kevin, Aaron & Tyler Lockett
My condolences and prayers to your wife and family. I remember Leo from early childhood when I attended Carver Elementary School. Leo was always competitive and very athletic. He loved to cut flips. Throughout our high school years he was a 4-Letter guy, loving sports whether diving, swimming, baseball, basketball, track or football. He was a very humble guy. Take your rest Leo, because you put your mark in our lives. RIP.
My classmate, teammate and fraternity brother you will be sincerely missed. I cherished his friendship for the better part of our fifty nine year association.I have always been impressed with his love and care as a family man who was committed to all the things he sought out to achieve. To have known Leo has been one of my life’s pleasures.Rest easy my brother for I’m sure you are now in the arms of the Almighty.
The Davis (Tamra) family sends their condolences during this difficult time.
I’m sending love and condolences to the McKie Family and praying that God continues to strengthen you as you celebrate Leo’s legacy. May wonderful memories bring you comfort and warm your hearts now and forever.
My deepest condolences to the family. May God strengthen you during this time.
Our sincere condolences and prayers to the Mckie family. Leo was a wonderful athlete at C. A. Johnson and always a great guy. RIP Leo and you will missed.
Malverse and Pat Collins
CA Johnson class of 65
On Behalf of: Kappa Epsilon Chapter- Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Line Brothers (’69) Saint Augustine’s University:
Our sincere condolences and prayers to the Mckie family. Leo was a wonderful brother who truly loved his family and his fraternity. He was the leader of our line. Over the years, we never lost contact with our line brothers and even talked to Leo as recent as last week. He will be missed by all. Rest in peace,
my brother.
Henry Debnam, Wilbur Cain and Michael Scott
My sincere condolences to the Mckie family. I served in the U.S. Army Reserves with Leo over 20 years. I also did my Rehabilitation Counseling internship under Leo’s leadership. He talked about Karen all the time. Rest easy my comrade, my friend.
Rest in peace my brother. You will never be forgotten. Glory be to God
Sincere Sympathy to the McKie Family, Leo was synonymous when you speak of CAJ’66. Leo was always positive & a joy to be around, he was one of my classmates I have keep close in my heart all these years, take your rest, rest in Heavenly Peace ❤️🙏🏾
Our heartfelt thoughts and prayers 🙏🏽 go out to the family during this difficult time.
My condolence to the family of Leo McKie. Your classmate of 1966, Margaret Davis Boyd, rest in peace my brother.
My deepest condolences to the family of Leo McKie. I have so many wonderful memories of working with him. Rest in power my brother.
My deepest condolences to the family of Leo McKie and other extended members of the McKie family. Trust in God to give you the much needed strength that’s needed during this time.
Sending condolences and prayers to the McKie Family, Friends, and Classmates of C A Johnson class of 1966! Leo was truly a person you enjoyed being around and was always full of great spirit! He was upliftings and kind. Even though he didn’t know my grandchildren, he always had let me know he liked the activities that I shared. Lord please keep his family in your arms and Bless them with your Grace, Mercy, strength, and Love! R.I.P. Leo, No More illness and Pain! 🙏🏽🌹❤️
Our deepest condolences From CAJ Class of 70.
My deepest sympathy to the family of the Mr.Herbert Leo McKie. May the Lord embrace you all with his love and strength during this difficult time. Peace to you all.
My condolences to Karen and Leo’s whole family. I have been knowing Leo as long as I can remember. He was a great man, athlete, counselor and philanthropist. It was amazing watching him always willing to help. Being his friend contributed to me being a better person! Positivity is priceless. I will miss him. I know that he is with the Lord!
Our deepest sympathy and heartfelt condolences and prayers go out to the McKie Family.
My condolences to the McKie Family. I’ve known Leo from 1st grade, Junior High and High School Class of “66′. You certainly will be missed, but God knows best. Rest in peace my Friend. Constance McCoy Hightower…
Condolences, and prayers to the Mckie family.
My heartfelt condolences to the Mackie Family on the transition of Leo. Leo was one in the C.A. Johnson class of 1966 that everyone knew. He was always fun to be around. May God be your comfort as you grieve the loss of your love one.
To The Mckie Family
Thinking of you and wishing you moments of peace and comfort as you remember Leo who was fun, funny, hard worker and a friend to many. Our condolences to the family. God Bless 🌹🙏
My condolences to the McKie family. Please know that you have my thoughts and prayers
Although many years have passed since high school days at CA Johnson High School, the name Leo McKie quickly reminded me of the class of 1966. What great days we shared when Black teachers invested in Black students to prepare us for integration and divergent career paths.
My condolences are being sent to Leo’s family, friends and my remaining classmates, many of whom I haven’t seen since graduation. May God comfort you and strengthen you as we all mourn the loss of an unforgettable Green Hornet. 🐝
Sending condolences to the McKie family. May God continue to cover you at this time of bereavement.
Cheryl Holley
On behalf of the Columbia Alumni Chapter and the National Alumni Assocuation of Saint Augustine’s University, I send my sincere condolences for Leo’s family and friends. Leo was a proud Falcon who loved his Alma Mater. He was a dedicated supporter in every way. He was a Star Basketball player and Star Alumni member. Leo is the Immediate Past President of the Columbia Alumni Chapter. He talked me into taking over the President position for our Alumni Chapter and he supported the Chapter consistently even when he wasn’t feeling his best. He was a Life member of the National Alumni Association and an awesome supporter. I will truly miss his wisdom and guidance and passion. Sleep well mighty Falcon, you’ve earned your rest.
Columbia Alumni and National Alumni Association of Saint Auguatine’s University President.
To The Family of Leo McKie:
My sincere and deepest sympathies to you on the passing of Leo.
I’ve known Leo my entire life, beginning when we were little boys —he was living on Read St. and I was living in Allen Benedict Court and my Dad owning a pool room on Read St.
Our relationship continued as basketball teammates at W.A. Perry, and C.A. Johnson. Leo was a gifted athlete and fierce competitor who I had the pleasure of playing with in games, and playing against in practice! Leo talked a good game also, and made all of us better!
I’ve seen many opponents underestimate his skills because of his size, but their perceptions quickly changed after just a couple of times up and down the court. He had the heart of a giant! He was the type of man you would go to war with!
I almost had a chance to play against him in college, but Henry Isaac and I were on the freshman team at Johnson C. Smith while Leo was a sophomore on the varsity at St. Augustine (where he was eventually inducted into the St. Augustine University Athletics Hall of Fame). I was then drafted into the Army my sophomore year at JC Smith, and eventually played at, and graduated from Benedict.
Our relationship continued when I became the principal of his children at St. Andrews Middle School.
Finally, our life-long relationship continued because of our involvement with the CAJ Mens Alumni Breakfast Club.
I thank God for Leo and the way He used him to enhance my life, and I hope that in some small way, I was a blessing to him! I’ll miss your presence my friend!
Family, may God surround you with His Precious Love, and infuse you with His Perfect and Divine Peace! Cherish the memories!
Sincerely,
Dr. Carlos “Billy” Smith
C.A. Johnson Class of 1967
Remember Your Loved One
Like the sunrise that comes each morning, dispelling the darkness and warming our lives,may good memories and eternal love light your way through this time.
In Deepest Sympathy
Psalm 147:3 ESV
He heals the broken hearted and binds up their wounds.
My most sincere condolences to the family of my lifelong friend Leo McKie.
We were schoolmates from first grade thru twelfth. We even ended up working in like professions, helping those who needed our expertise. We were both active in the CAJ Alumni community, the class of 1966. He was loved by all of us and will be sorely missed.
May God grant his family and loving friends with healing comfort and peace in this difficult time, Amen 🌹
We extend our sympathy and condolences to Leo McKies’ family and friends. Leo has been one of the community pillars for decades and will be missed. May the loving arms of the Master of the Universe embrace you as you walk toward the faces of those who love you. Peace
My condolences to the McKie family.
My condolences to the family of Mr. Herbert Leo Mckie. My thoughts and prayers are with you doing this difficult time. Leo will truly be missed. May God bless you all.
To the Mckie Family
Another one among us that has tramsitioned to their heavenly reward is indeed a “wow moment”.
As a BTW graduate, Leo shall remain one among many CAJ graduates that I admired, espescially when our basketball teams met on the hardwood in our annual dueling at our perspective gymnasiums and also at the Township Auditorium annually
Those were the days when one, Leo McKie, would shoot from any angle or position & manage to swoosh that basketball in “net free”.
Didn’t like it at all, but you had to give the brother his due props for a display of stellar athleticism, and just ” natural talent” that appeared to be deeply imbedded in the McK!ie family genes.
But beyond that, Leo was just a quality guy as I knew him & as others have expressed and we shall miss him from out midst as his departure was a “Wow moment.” for many of us who knew and held him in high esteem!
May he rest from this earthly labor and enjoy his journey with Jesus!
Sincere condolences to Julia Lewis and the McKie family in the transition of Leo. Hold steadfast to your faith knowing that there is strength, peace and comfort in our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ!
My deepest condolences to the McKie Family. May God be with you and lead you through these most difficult times. I am keeping the family in my thoughts and prayers.
My Condolences to the McKie family.
My deepest Condolences to the McKie’s Family.
Our deepest sympathy and heartfelt condolences and prayers go out to the McKie Family. Leo was a complete gentleman at all times. He was a very serious minded and dedicated individual. May GOD provide you with the necessary strength to navigate your period of grievance! GOD bless you all!
I Extend My Heartfelt 🙏🏾 Sympathy 😞And Deepest 😢 Condolences 🙏🏾 To The Family ❣️ Of Mr Leo McKie. I Pray 🙏🏾 God 🙏🏾 Continues To Comfort You 😌 In This Time Of Bereavement 😔
Wow! Our deepest sympathy and condolences extended to Karon and the McKie family!
Leo was one of our closet friends in the Waites Road-Barnhamville Estates neighborhood. Going to really miss his presence in this phase of our earthly life. He was a shining star in our neighborhood…from elementary school, junior high school and C. A Johnson High School…even through our colegiate days. We did a lot of crazy stuff together that still makes me proud with hearty laughter. Leo was and will continue to be a life long friend with a bright and shining star about himself. Homeboy, May you Rest in Heavenly Peace! A Good Brother! Jerome & Pat Noble, Columbia, SC
Sincere love and prayers are extended to each of you.Remember,God has his arms around you.God Bless!!!
My deepest condolences to Karon, the children of Leo and family members. Leo was not only a great classmate but a wonderful friend. His presence will definitely be missed. Your work on this earth is done my friend; a job well done.
“Jesus said to her, I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die”. John 11:25
Rest in peace my friend.
My condolences to Leo family he will truly be missed.
Correction: Mr. McKie was a role model to many young professionals.
My condolences to Karon and other family members of my friend, Leo. He fought a good fight for a long time. He deserves his rest and reward now for a fruitful and productive life. Leo touched many by his contributions to the athletic world and in other ways that he touched our lives.
Remember Proverbs 3:5-6 as we prepare to celebrate Leo’s life. Blessings!
My condolences to the family of Mr. Leo McKie. He was an outstanding gentleman and a roll model to many young people who aspiried to become a professional therapist . As long as he is in your hearts and memory, he will never be gone. He will always be just a thought away.