Leland Harmon Outlaw

Leland was born on January 6, 1949, in Lansing, MI to Leroy and Orean (Poindexter) Outlaw. He was married to Hazel (Williams) Outlaw on February 5, 1977, in Lansing Michigan.

Leland attended J.W. Sexton High School. He received his Machinist Certification from Lansing Community College. He worked as a Bindery Operator at Wellman Press/John Henry Company for many years. He was also a production worker at MS Industries. Leland worked hard to provide for his family. His knowledge and guidance were the foundation of his family.

Leland was a man of strong faith. He was a long-time member of Union Missionary Baptist Church and joined at a young age. He was a Deacon and sang with the praise team at Grace Tabernacle Baptist Church. He was also a praise team member at River of Life Church. His involvement at Trinity Church included praise team member, usher, and volunteering for the Love Lansing.

Leland was blessed with many talents. He enjoyed singing with his daughters and was in the Gospel Travelers Group. He was an excellent bowler (received many trophies) and was on many bowling leagues. Leland had a strong passion for golf. He traveled often with his Golf Buddies. He was known as the Grill Master and prepared tasty, mouth-watering, Ribs for many family gatherings. Leland loved skating and dancing. He enjoyed doing the “Bop” with his wife Hazel.

Leland was strong, hardworking, cool, fashionable, humorous, caring, and a very supportive Father. He was very overprotective of his daughters. He instilled in them the importance of giving back and taught them to never give up when striving for your goals. He would say “if things get hard, keep pushing until you reach your goal; anything worth having will not be easy to obtain.”

Leland was very family oriented. He always put his family first. His grandchildren and great-grandchildren gave him so much joy. His face would light up whenever he would see them. Leland’s family and friends knew he was upset when he would give them, what they called the “Herman Look”. No words were needed.

Herm was not an ordinary man. He went through so many struggles in his lifetime, but he overcame them because of his strong faith in God –Hazel—

Leland leaves to cherish his memory: His loving and faithful wife, Hazel (Williams) Outlaw; Four daughters, Kimya Maxie; Kapuki Outlaw (Nashville); Katia (Micah) Johnson (Atlanta); Tiffeny Mitchell; his cherished blessings, seven grandchildren Kamania (James)Maxie, Keland Maxie, Hasiah Johnson(Atlanta), Azaria Murry(Nashville), Ife Johnson(Atlanta), Atierah Murry(Nashville), Destinee Mitchell and two great grandbabies James IV and Chayara Thomas; grand dog, Rex Maxie; special niece, Valerie Jackson and special nephews, Juan Jackson and Sean Granberry; nieces, Creshia Outlaw, Debra Hall, Mae Outlaw, Dawn Davis, Shameka Best, Teresa King(Virginia), Kyona Williams, nephews, Kenneth Outlaw, Michael Best(Indiana), Charles Vaden(Dallas), Billie Hall, Jevon Williams, Marlon Williams(Phoenix), Jor-el Williams(God Son)(Germany), Brian Williams(God Son); Brother in Law, Lee Williams(Florida), Edward(Shirley)Williams Jr; Sister in Law, Rosezene Granberry (Virginia); Faithful Father Figure, Mr. Claude Browne; Special Friends, Sanford Granberry (Brother in Law)(Phoenix), Donnie Pullin, Mr. William Word, Mr. Willie Campbell, Gregory Moch, Gregory Branklyn, Ron Wilson, Michael Tyler, Tola Travenia; Neighbor Friend, Henry Jones; many loving nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives.

Leland was predeceased by his father, Leroy Outlaw; mother, Orean (Poindexter) Outlaw; sisters, Florence Hall, Louise Jackson; Brother, Andrew Outlaw; Nieces, Karen Hall, Sonya Lemon; Sister-in-Law, Doris Outlaw