Leland received his GED from Captiol Hill High School and entered into Bacone College as a Pre-Med major but realized his true calling was elsewhere. He then began his career as an electrician, working for John Dorsey Electric for over 40 years before retiring. Leland was known for his helpful nature, often fixing up vehicles for family and friends. He was kind and he always tried to help people if he could. Leland had a passion for music. He played acoustic or electric guitars, piano, and fancied himself a songwriter.
Leland is survived by his 3 sons, Jamie Lee Shemayme, Leland Marcus Shemayme, Jereme Allen McCoy; mother of Jamie and Leland and long-time partner, Melanie Garrison; brothers, Allen Shemayme, Jeffery Shemayme, and Colby Shemayme; grandchildren, Sierra McCoy, Fabian McCoy, Hayden Drake, Julian McCoy, Ronny Shemayme, and Eli (Elicio) McCoy. He is preceded in death by his parents, Leland and Melba; sister, Summer Shemayme-Nunley; brother, Michael Shemayme; sister-n-law, Erika Shemayme; step-daughter, Nakita McCoy.
A memorial service for Leland will be held at 10 am on Friday, April 12, 2024 at Central Avenue Church of Christ located at 2000 S. Central Ave, OKC, OK 73129.
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