Mr. Leuel Million Mekonnen passed away on October 11, 2021 at the age of 20 unexpectedly in his parents’ residence in Summerfield, NC, USA.

Mr. Leuel was born in Chelenko, Ethiopia on October 31, 2000 to Mr. Million G. Mekonnen and Mrs. Selamawit Yeshitela Gebeyehu.

When he was old enough to go to school, he completed his primary education at Chiro Africa Elementary School. After moving to the USA, he completed his middle school at Our Lady of Grace Catholic School in Greensboro, NC and Bishop McGuiness Catholic High School in Kernersville, NC. Not only did the teachings and curriculum help him form a great personality, they also allowed him various opportunities to grow. As a Catholic philosophy of education, students must be educated for personal and communal freedom, authenticity, and to strive for the common societal good.

After completing his primary education in Ethiopia, Mr. Leuel moved to the United States in 2014 to live with his father, where he was admitted to North Carolina A&T State University, studying Computer Science and Electrical Engineering. He was a second-year student until his time of sudden death. He referred to himself as a legend. Mr. Leuel is known and remembered by many for his humility, love, and sincerity. He will always be remembered for his smile and playfulness and deeply missed by his family, friends and all who knew him.

“For he shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways.” Psalms 91:11

“Come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.” Matthew 11:28-30

Funeral service will be held Saturday, October 16, 2021 at 8:30 a.m. at Phillips Funeral Service Chapel.

Final arrangements are entrusted to Phillips Funeral Service, Inc.