John Parker Leal
John Parker Leal made his arrival into this world on the morning of Feb. 28, 2024, and lived a short time before passing into the loving arms of Jesus.
Though small, he made a big impact on the world by drawing many church congregations together in one accord in deep prayer. His memory will live on through his parents, Jammie Robertson Leal and Cathryn Cartwright Leal, of Bentonia, and his siblings, Devin Blake Leal and Macy Danielle Leal.
He is also survived by his paternal grandmother, Maria “Lily” Leal Walker; maternal grandparents, Paul and Wendy Cartwright, of Hattiesburg; maternal great-grandmothers, Billie Jane Davis and Mary Wilson. A host of aunts, uncles, cousins, niece, and nephew celebrate the life of young John Parker now that he has gone to be with the Lord.
Visitation will be held beginning at 10 a.m. with a memorial service to follow at 11 a.m., Friday, March 8, at First Baptist Church in Yazoo City. Family graveside services will be held at 3 p.m., Sunday, March 10, at Antioch Baptist Church in Copiah County.
Those wishing to make a memorial in John Parker’s name may consider The Children’s Ministry at First Baptist Church, 328 Grand Ave., Yazoo City, MS 39194, or Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, c/o Mary Hennington, 11038 Barlow Road, Hazlehurst, MS 39083.
