George R. LeRoy

LeROY George R. (Dick) LeRoy of Venice, Fl., died April 2, 2005 at his residence. Born August 29, 1927 in Columbus, Ohio he was a 1945 graduate of West High school, a WW2 Army Veteran, and 1952 Graduate of The Ohio State University. He was a retired building materials salesman from Champion International. He was a long time active member of the Westgate Friends Church in Columbus, Ohio where he willingly served in many capacities. As an avid photographer he enjoyed many years of taking family photos, weddings and participating in 3 camera clubs including custom processing in his own darkroom. He moved to Venice, Fl. 13 years ago and was active in the Sarasota Friends church and most recently a member of Christ Methodist Church in Venice. He is survived by his wife, Mary Esther of 55 years; three sons, Tom (Cindy) of Tulsa, OK, Ron (Mindy) of Hilliard, OH, Steve (Rhonda) of Hilliard, OH; six grandaughters, Melissa (Jim) Slusser, Michelle, Amy, Chelsea, Sarah and Maggie LeRoy; one grandson, Thomas LeRoy; one great-grandson, Kamron Slusser; one brother, Charles; and many nieces and nephews. There will be a Memorial Service in Venice, Florida at The Christ Methodist Church, 1475 Center Rd. on Friday 4/8/05 at 1:30 p.m. and in Columbus, Ohio at the former Westgate Friends Church (currently Water of Life Church) at 3750 Sullivant Ave. on Saturday 4/16/05 at 1:30 p.m. The Family will receive visitors at the church immediately following the service and then those wishing to are invited to join the family for a graveside service at Sunset cemetery following the visitation time. In lieu of flowers Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Southwest Florida, 5955 Rand Blvd, Sarasota, Fl 34238, Christ United Methodist Church, 1475 Center Rd., Venice, Fl 34292 or The American Cancer Society.