Gerald LeVeck

Gerald Lee LeVeck, Jr. COLUMBIA - Gerald Lee LeVeck, Jr, formerly of Lancaster, OH, passed away on Sunday, December 11, 2016, at National Health Care in Columbia, South Carolina. He was very popular with the nursing staff and always known to be a beloved resident in their care. Gerald was born January 11, 1929, in Lancaster, Ohio to Gerald Lee LeVeck, Sr., and Iretha May Wilson LeVeck. On March 20, 1954, Gerald "Jerry" married Claudette Carroll and resided in Lancaster where their four children were born and raised. During this time, Jerry purchased an existing photography studio in Lancaster formerly known as Tobias Studios and Heritage Studios. He expanded on this endeavor to create one of the most successful photography studios in Ohio, and became the "Jerry LeVeck" of LeVeck Studios. Over the years, Jerry received numerous awards in photography and was well-known for providing guidance to new photographers in the area. When he wasn't in the studio, you could find him with his kids or on a golf course. Later, in 1993, the family moved to Columbia, S.C, which at that time, Jerry started "The Professionals" window cleaning service, where he continued working until 2010. Jerry is survived by his sons, Andre (Andy) Lee (Vickie) LeVeck of Kahoka, Missouri, Tracy Lee (Hope) LeVeck , Kelly Lee (Amanda) LeVeck of Columbia, South Carolina; daughter, Julie Ann LeVeck of Charlotte, North Carolina; brothers, Michael (Kathy) LeVeck of Lancaster, Ohio and Jon LeVeck of Newark, Ohio; grandchildren, Ashley LeVeck (Shawn) Malone, Adam Lee LeVeck of Kahoka, Missouri, Amber LeVeck (Antonio) Ramirez of Des Moines, Iowa, Knox Lee Marshall LeVeck of Columbia, SC, and Sarah Marie Eugenia LeVeck of Columbia, SC and great-grandchildren, Logan Malone, and Andres and Alivia Ramirez. Caring cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held on Friday, December 16, 2016 at 11 a.m. in the chapel of Thompson Funeral Home at Greenlawn Memorial Park, 845 Leesburg Rd., Columbia, South Carolina. His family would like to express thanks to the staff of National Health Care in Columbia, for their loving care and kindness while Jerry resided in their facility. Friends may sign the online guest registry at www.thompsonsfuneral.com.