Leon Burden Jr. (75) was called home on Friday, January 2, 2026. He was born on July 24, 1950, in Hampton, VA to the late Audrey and Leon (Bill) Burden Sr. He attended Hampton Public Schools and was well known for his charismatic personality and style. Leon was preceded in death by his sister, Diana Burden. He leaves to cherish his memory his life partner, Sharon Nichols; one brother, Keith Burden; one daughter, Tamara (Champy) Gibson; three grandchildren, Ra’Kia Burden, Lorenza Fenner Jr., and Princess Fenner; and three great grandchildren, Prince, Ciel, and Marcel and a host of relatives and friends.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 11:00 AM at the Northampton Community Center, Hampton Room located at 1435 Todds Lane, Hampton VA 23666.