He was born in Mason, Kentucky on January 19, 1929. He joined the Army in 1947 and serviced in Japan for two years, later served in San Antonio, Texas.
He was married to Maria Cristina Robinson for 34 years.
Leroy worked in transportation for Union Pacific.
He is survived by his wife Maria Cristina; his brother, sister, stepchildren, and step grandchildren.
He is proceeded in death by his parents Beauford and Dorothy Robinson.