Leroy McCloud

Leroy was born in Campton, KY on May 24, 1942 to the late Alva Nuel and Anna Jane (Roberts) McCloud. Leroy graduated from Lemon Monroe High School in 1960. Growing up he was an industrious young man learning the value of hard work and persistence and the satisfaction of a job well done, working his paper route for six years.

He enlisted in the Army in 1961 and was transferred to Munich, Germany where he served until 1963 as a tank driver. While there he was involved in the Cuban Missile Crisis. He was in the 24th Infantry Division, 32nd Armored Battalion, Tank Unit attached to Infantry. He was a Specialist 5th Class, E-5.

When he returned to the States he was employed at Armco for 36 years working in various positions. He also earned his 3rd Class Steam Engineer License, working in the Energy Department.

Leroy met Kathleen in Springboro in 1985. They were married 10 months later and have lived in Yellow Springs since. They enjoyed hiking, biking and home remodeling. They also had a cabin in Morehead, KY where he developed a deep love and respect for horses. His special way with horses earned their trust in Leroy and safety in his presence.

Throughout his life Leroy always had a love of music, especially music from the 1960's as well as Country Music. Later in life he learned to play the guitar well and diligently practiced every day. He also began composing original music and gave small performances to his family and friends. He was known for his kindness and generosity, helping family and friends. He was dependable as well as a man of his word.

Leroy is survived by his loving wife of 39 years, Kathleen McCloud. He was a loving father to Tracy Smith (Steve), Jill Olvera and Chad McCloud. He was a loving grandfather and great-grandfather to Brittany (John) Plantz, Kyle Ruthruff, Christian Olvera and Christian Jackson, Mckenzie, Emma, Freya. He is also survived by brother Bob McCloud (Shirley) and many cousins, nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by parents Alva and Anna McCloud, sister Helen Whisman and her daughter Nancy, sister Betty Spurlock, brother Jim McCloud and grandson Nate McCloud.

A visitation will be held at Anderson Funeral Home, located at 1357 E. 2nd St., Franklin, Ohio, 45005, on November 22, 2025, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. The funeral service will follow at the same location, starting at 1:00 pm.

The family will be having a gathering with appetizers after services at TJ Chumps from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm at 12 East Linden Avenue in Miamisburg.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in Leroy's honor to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital by mailing to: 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or online at: https://www.stjude.org/donate/donate-to-st-jude.html

Leroy's service starting at 1:00 PM will be livestreamed following this link: https://view.oneroomstreaming.com/index.php?data=MTc2MzQ3NDM4MjM4OTI3OCZvbmVyb29tLWFkbWluJmNvcHlfbGluaw==