Lionel Mcelroy
July 10, 1961 — February 20, 2018
Lionel McElroy, 56, of Marion, formerly of Chicago, went to be with his Lord on Tuesday, February 20, 2018, at 3:20 p.m. at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City. A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, February 27, 2018, at Gospel Tabernacle Church, Cedar Rapids.
Lionel was born July 10, 1961, in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Lonnie Braxton and Dorothy McElroy. He was a very hardworking man. Lionel was very active at the Gospel Tabernacle Church and was the drummer for many years. He had a passion for drums and was a drummer in a band. Lionel was known for being a great motivator, very kind hearted, helpful and an encourager to others. He loved to talk with people. Lionel was a good father and a well-loved man. He was a God fearing man.
He is survived by his wife, Chiquita McElroy; son, Tahoun; godson, Zacharias; sisters, Janice (Stanford) Trayweeks and Tammy (Greg) Golden; children, Lionel McElroy, Shon Starks, Rashad Starks, Lonnie Walker, Donnie Walker, and Ariel Golden; five grandchildren; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews.
Lionel was preceded in death by his parents and twin brother at six months old.
Lionel was born July 10, 1961, in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Lonnie Braxton and Dorothy McElroy. He was a very hardworking man. Lionel was very active at the Gospel Tabernacle Church and was the drummer for many years. He had a passion for drums and was a drummer in a band. Lionel was known for being a great motivator, very kind hearted, helpful and an encourager to others. He loved to talk with people. Lionel was a good father and a well-loved man. He was a God fearing man.
He is survived by his wife, Chiquita McElroy; son, Tahoun; godson, Zacharias; sisters, Janice (Stanford) Trayweeks and Tammy (Greg) Golden; children, Lionel McElroy, Shon Starks, Rashad Starks, Lonnie Walker, Donnie Walker, and Ariel Golden; five grandchildren; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews.
Lionel was preceded in death by his parents and twin brother at six months old.
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