Maurice Pleasant, 85, of Burlington, OH went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 14, 2020 at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Huntington, WV.
Maurice was born July 30, 1935 to the late Owen and Emogene Pleasant.
Maurice attended South Point High School where he was active in basketball, track, and football. He played both linebacker and halfback positions on the football team. His athletic ability was good enough the Jackson State College in Mississippi offered him a scholarship. Due to racial tension in Mississippi at the time, his father decided he should stay home and work in the family business. Maurice worked for his father’s cleaning service and eventually operated a large neighborhood full service gas station before coming back to the area.
Maurice never met a stranger and would take this shirt off his back to help anyone.
In addition to his parents, Maurice was preceded in death by two children, Baby Boy Pleasant and Baby Girl Pleasant.
Maurice is survived by his three loving sons Michael (Fran) Pleasant, Maurice (Kelly) Pleasant, Jr, and Marvin (Kendall) Pleasant; grandchildren Kadence Pleasant, Mariah Pleasant, and Jordan Pleasant and Latoya; a special nephew Charles Pleasant, Jr. that lived with him and helped care for him; special cousin Keith “Ki-Ki” Pleasant; special cousin Marlene Rector that was always there for him; and a host of nieces and nephews who loved him.
Graveside services will be conducted Saturday, April 18, 2020 at 2:00 PM at the Burlington 37 Cemetery with Bishop Gary Edwards officiating.
Young Funeral Home has been entrusted with the care of Mr. Pleasant and his family.
Please accept our condolences on the passing of your father, and grandfather, cousin and friend, Ding, (Maurice Pleasant).
Hearing about his passing, has deeply saddened us. We shall always remember him and the fun times we have had growing up together. Even though we can’t be there in person to support you, we are there in spirit. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to you and your family.
Love,
Cheryl, Ron
and the Banks’ Family in Columbus
i met mr pleasant back in the early 90’s and his name sure fit him , he was the nicest fella you could ever meet, i was in electronics class with his son marvin at the huntington votech and mr pleasant would pic his son up and always said hi to us , very nice man, if there were more like him the world would be a better place rip mr pleasant , god got a good man when he called you home