Harold Leon Rogers was born in Cleveland, Ohio on August 16, 1978 to Wilson (Nean) and Deborah Rogers. He was the third child born of this union.

Leon attended Euclid City Public Schools and graduated in June 1996. At an early age, Leon demonstrated an ability to be mechanically inclined. In order to pursue his passion for automotive repair, he attended Auburn Collision School and Ohio Technical College and became an accomplished certified ASE Master Technician.

Leon was a free spirit and a true comedian. He enjoyed playing tricks on the family. He could find humor in most serious situations. In the bleakest of times, Leon could always see sunlight.

Leon valued his family, nieces, nephews and childhood friends. He had a love for sports, animals and was a true outdoors man.

Leon was called home on Thursday, December 3, 2009. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.

He leaves to cherish his memories, his loving and devoted parents, Nean and Deborah Rogers; brothers, Wilson Rogers and Reginald (Gwen) Phillips; sisters, Shanti Rogers, Bernadette Scott, Dawn Rogers and Michelle Crittenden; an adoring grandmother, Annie Bankston, aunts, uncles and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.