Marcus Leake, 34, passed away June 27, 2026, in Richmond, Virginia He was born on September 30, 1991, in Petersburg, Virginia, to Deborah Arnold Leake and the late Dante Leake.

Marcus pursued a career in interior design, eventually founding his own business, Marcus Leake Interiors. His passions were many and always centered on bringing beauty, life, and color to an otherwise ordinary world. He was an artist, painter, horticulturalist, landscaper, pastry chef, fashion enthusiast, news and weather junkie, and devoted dog lover. He loved to travel - especially to his beloved Miami Beach - and had a gift for throwing unforgettable parties. Above all, Marcus delighted in caring for the people around him. He gave generously, often beyond his means, simply to make someone smile or feel loved.

Marcus will be remembered for his remarkable creativity, vibrant spirit, boundless generosity, and his ability to find and create beauty wherever he went. His legacy of beauty, resilience, and compassion will live on in all who had the privilege of knowing and loving him.

He was preceded in death by his father, Dante Leake; and grandfather, Ivan Leake. He leaves to cherish his memory his mother, Deborah Arnold Leake; two sisters, Kya Flowers and Kayla Salamone; paternal grandmother, Gloria Leake (Bernard Hill); maternal grandmother, Ruth Arnold (Anthony Hughes); aunt, Angela Arnold Thompson (Eric);  nephew, Bryson Evans; nieces, Kaymaya Johnson, Ameila Johnson, and Godess Ruffin; devoted lifelong friends David W Little III and Travis West; doggie daughters Storm, Kiera, and Phoenix; and a host of cousins, extended family members, dear friends, and colleagues who will forever honor his memory.

A viewing for Mr. Leake will be held 11:00 A.M. to 12 Noon on Monday, July 6, 2026, in the Chapel of J. M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA followed by a memorial service from 12 Noon to 1:00 P.M. Following the service, relatives and friends are invited for another viewing from 1:00 P.M. to 2:00 P.M.

J. M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com. Watch the funeral services live online on our J. M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc. Facebook page.