Mareece McLeod, 96, of Chicago, Illinois, passed away on November 2, 2026. Born on October 1, 1930, Mareece lived a life full of passion and purpose. He was born to R.B. McLeod and Big Mama in Magee, Mississippi on October 01, 1935. He married Bernice Jackson McLeod and they lived together in Miami, Florida in his latter days. Together they raised 6 children Susan McLeod ,Tyrone McLeod, Penny McLeod, Mareece McLeod Jr, and son Marc Dwayne McLeod whom preceded him in death in the year of 1995. He is also survived by well over 10 grandchildren and 7 great- grandchildren. Mareece graduated from DuSable High School and lived is adult life in Chicago Illinois.

Mareece was a Jack of all Trades until he retired in 1997, and was passionate making a positive change. Mareece loved sports and was known in his neighborhood as the coach for all of the youth in various sports. Whether he was watching his favorite classic cowboy movies, saddling up to ride a horse, or stepping into a new adventure, he carried a quiet grit and a bold spark wherever he went. Mareece served his country for 15 years in the Air Force and was an achieved champion boxer while serving his country. He also dedicated many hard-working years to the Chicago Post Office, where he retired with a reputation for reliability; before diving headfirst into a lively retirement filled with a colorful succession of new projects, odd jobs, and late-stage enterprises. To Mareece, retirement wasn't a slow-down, it was just another open trail.

Above all else, his greatest pride and joy were his children. He loved them fiercely, taught them to face the unknown with courage, and led by example: showing them that a good life is measured by the boldness of your dreams and the depth of your devotion to the people you love.

He is survived by his loving family, a wide circle of friends, and the enduring echoes of hoofbeats on an open road.