LAWRENCE MCLEOD

PAXVILLE - Lawrence "Wade" McLeod, 68, husband of Mary "Libby" Watkins McLeod, died on Saturday, March 20, 2021, at McLeod Regional Medical Center.

Born on Nov. 13, 1952, in Manning, he was a son of the late Simeon O'Donnell McLeod and Laura Janette Griffin McLeod. He was a member of St. Peter's Lodge No. 54 AFM in Manning for more than 45 years, the South Carolina Municipal Association and Paxville Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon, Sunday school teacher and trustee. He served in many capacities for the town of Paxville, including post master and mayor. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He loved his Lord, his family, his church and his community, and he will be greatly missed by all.

He is survived by his wife of Paxville; three children, Laurence Andrew McLeod of Paxville, Susan O'Donnell McLeod Nesbitt (Christopher) of Sumter and Joseph Hampton McLeod (Alicia) of Paxville; 10 grandchildren, McKinzie, Hailey, Mason, Jordan, Andi, Elizabeth, CJ, Hampton, Tyler Wade and Alayna; a brother, Simeon O'Donnell "Don" McLeod Jr. of Paxville; a sister, Lois Brown (Donnie) of Summerton; and numerous nieces and nephews.

A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday at Paxville Baptist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Jim Johnson and the Rev. Bennie Barwick officiating.

Honorary pallbearers will be past and present deacons of Paxville Baptist Church and members of St. Peter's Lodge No. 54 AFM.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. today at Stephens Funeral Home and other times at the residence, 1254 McLeod Road, Paxville.

Memorials may be made to the Paxville Baptist Church Building Fund, 10278 Lewis Road, Manning, SC 29102.

Stephens Funeral Home & Crematory, 304 N. Church St., Manning, is in charge of the arrangements, (803) 435-2179. www.stephensfuneralhome.org