Deacon Leonard Harry McInnis

Leonard H. Mcinnis "Len" was born on January 13, 1945, to the union of the late Leonard J. and Arnetta Mcinnis in Clarksdale, Mississippi. Len accepted Christ at an early age and was a devoted member of the Pinn Memorial Church, Philadelphia, PA. He served as Second Vice Chairman of the Deacon Board, member of the Usher Board, Membership Committee and Couples' Ministry. He also taught Sunday School and served on the Prayer Breakfast Committee. Len was focused on education at an early age and received his formal education in Jackson, Mississippi. He graduated from Utica Junior College High School in 1966 and earned an Associate's Degree from Utica Junior College in 1968. Furthering his education, Len earned a Bachelor's Degree from Tougaloo College in 1969 and his Master's Degree from Antioch Graduate School of Education in 1973. For over thirty years, Len worked as an educator, consisting of Dean of Students and Alternative Learning Coordinator, running a drug and alcohol education program and serving as Science Dept. Resource Coordinator. After retirement Len continued to substitute teach ... only when he felt like it! Len met and fell in love with a member of his church, Karen Lee, on May 17, 1998 and they were married five years later on May 17, 2003. Residing in Glenside, PA., they enjoyed a very fun filled life together that included dining, dancing, spending time with dear friends, family and traveling. Leonard McInnis departed this life on Friday, February 17, 2017 in Saint Thomas Virgin Islands. He was proceeded in death by his father, Lenard H. McInnis and mother, Arnetta McInnis. He leaves to cherish,his memory: his wife, Karen Lee McInnis; (5) sisters, Elaine Banks (Lynn), Evangeline (Vangie) Warfield, Nancy Wilson, Yvonne (Dottie B) Garner all of California, Marion Crawford of Chicago, Illinois;Sister-in-law Avis Walker(Alphonso),(4) Brothers-in-law, Ronald Cotman (Brenda), John Cotman (Vanessa), Bobby Cotman (Penny), Howard Cotman, a host of nieces and nephews; two dear, long-time friends, Jim Cummings and Eunice Roundtree (play sister), both of Philadelphia; and a host of other dear church family and friends. No matter how you knew him or where you knew him from, the great majority of those who were colleagues, friends and loved ones of Leonard Mcinnis (so affectionately known by is family as "Brother" and by his friends as "Mac, Lenny or Ginny") would agree that among all of the things that made up the man, these things defined him best: his laughter, teaching, love for family and friends and most of all, his love for his Lord and Savior! Whether it was his passion for education, preparing his raved-about signature dishes of BBQ ribs and oxtails, keeping things in good shape around the house, helping neighbors or enjoying his membership in the Distinguished Old Men (D.O.M.) Club of Philadelphia, Len did them all with a smile. Though dimmed by the loss of this bright and shining light, Len will always be fondly remembered for his loving heart and his contagious laughter. "YOU LORD GOD,ARE MY FORTRESS,THAT MIGHTY ROCK WHERE I AM SAFE." Psalms 94:22

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Deacon Leonard Harry McInnis

January 13, 1945 - February 17, 2017