Solomon Johnny

Lesane, Sr.

While we were looking the other way, our beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, cousin, father-in-law, brother-in-law and friend
slipped into eternity. On Thursday, July 16, 2026 our beloved Solomon Johnny "Pocket" LeSane, of Richmond, answered God's call and joyfully went to be with his Lord. We are heartbroken as we cherish his memory.

Johnny was born in Maysville, South Carolina and raised in Baltimore, Maryland. To his Baltimore family he was affectionally known as "Pocket," because he always had treats in his pockets.

He left Baltimore at an early age and came to Richmond, Virginia to live with an uncle and aunt. His uncle was head chef at Hot Shoppes Cafeteria (later Stanley's Cafeteria) where he taught him the tricks of the cooking trade. He worked there for several years perfecting his craft for cooking.

In the early 1980's he went to work for Phillip Morris USA, now known as Altria. He worked there until his retirement in the early 2000's.
He currently was employed by Sentry Force Security Co. who handled the security needs for VCU Health locations. He worked for Sentry Force until his death on July 16, 2026 and leaves behind cherished co-workers and a job he loved.

Johnny was preceded in death by his beloved son, Solomon Johnny LeSane, Jr.; parents, Hattie Bell and Willie McCauley, Sr. and brothers,
Dr. Robert McCauley and Sgt. Mack McCauley.

Left to mourn his loss are his devoted wife of 52 years, Isabelle LeSane; children, Lolita LeSane-Thomas, Jonathan LeSane, Courtney LeSane and Johnny White; a host of grandchildren and great-grandchildren who called him "Poppi" and filled his life with endless joy; sister, Rebecca "Patty" Stewart; brothers, Willie Jr. and Albert McCauley; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends that completed the circle that surrounded him including devoted friend and ex-wife, Louise Long.

Remains rest at Scott's Funeral Home, 115 E. Brookland Park Blvd. where viewing will be held from 10 a.m. until 7 p.m. Monday, July 27, 2026. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 28 at Scott's Chapel, 116 E. Brookland Park Blvd.  Interment Oakwood Cemetery.