Diante Ray McLeod

October 28, 1987 - November 11, 2015

Diante Ray Mcleod was born on October 28th, 1987 to Angela McLeod in Kentucky. Diante attended DC Public schools and later graduated from The Phillips School in Annandale, VA. Diante also worked in the construction and Home improvement industry. Diante had a deep love for the Washington Redskins and anything Kobe related. He was known for his laid back and joking demeanor. He was a man that walked to the beat of his own drum. He did not have children of his own, so his nieces and nephews became his world and he would go to the ends of the earth to make sure that they were happy. Diante is survived by: Angela McLeod (Biological Mother), Julia York (Adoptive Mother), Joseph Ballard (Adoptive Father), 5 sisters - Rochelle Thomas-El, Michelle Thomas-El, Kieshauna Brown, Tamira McLeod, JoAnn McLeod, 2 brothers– Phillp Murray, Antonio McLeod, 3 Uncles – Darren McLeod, Christopher McLeod, Carlos Murray, 5 nieces – Tiana McLeod, Kichelle McLeod, Paradyse Anderson, Selina Murray, Jace Brown 4 nephews – Devon McLeod, Dimante McLeod, Phillip Murray Jr., Jemoni Brown, 1 great niece – Zoe’ Dews, 1 great nephew – Zamarie’ McLeod and a host of family and friends.