Leon Phillip Rush

was born May 15, 1952, In Cleveland, Ohio to Leon Phillip Mitchell and

Eddie Mae Rush.

Leon married his longtime friend and love, Toni Haynes in 1973 to this

union was born Taneisha and Jason Rush.

Leon attended Glenville High School in Cleveland, Ohio. Where he played

for the basketball team in his sophomore year for the Glenville Tarblooders.

Basketball was Leon’s, first love. He was an extremely talented player. One

of his favorite movies was “He Got Game” the movie reminded Leon of

his own life story and one day he looked forward to playing a game of

basketball with his own son Jason who also has a love for the game.

On May 5, 2007, Leon took pride in walking his daughter Taneisha down

the aisle and giving her hand away in marriage.

Leon was an ambitious and creative artist who had the ability to write in

calligraphy.

Leon often went against the grain and wasn’t afraid of anything except

for eggs. Leon’s favorite dish was liver and onion which he could not get

enough of.

Leon transformed into a very giving and generous person. He was quite

the craftsman. You could always catch him doing remodeling and carpentry

work to beautify homes. Leon loved card games and making lasting

memories with his family, especially loving on his grandchildren. He will

be deeply missed by all who knew him.

Leon was preceded in death by his Father Leon Phillip Mitchell. Mother

Eddie Mae Rush, and Step Mother Lula Mae Mitchell. Sister Yvonne

Rush. Brothers Michael Anthony Rush, Joseph Mitchell, and Son In Law

Frank Clark Sr.

Leon is survived by his Daughter Taneisha Clark, and Son Jason Rush

(Nelly) of Cleveland, Ohio. Siblings Darryl Rush (Sheila) of Cleveland,

Ohio, Anthony Mitchell of Cleveland, Ohio, and Tyrone Mitchell (Elecia)

of Cleveland, Ohio. Grandchildren Frank Clark Jr. of Kansas City, Missouri,

Christian Clark of Alabama, Zavier Clark of Cleveland, Ohio, Shayla Rush

of Cleveland, Ohio and Jason Rush of Cleveland, Ohio. A host of Nieces,

Nephews, Cousins, Friends, and The Crestmont Nursing Home staff.