Leroy Sullivan Jr.

Born November 25, 1942 in New Roads, Louisiana Leroy Sullivan, Jr. was the oldest child of Leroy Sr. and Beatrice Caufield Sullivan. He passed away unexpectedly on December 9, 2025 at his home in Tampa, Florida.

Leroy, known among his friends as “Junior Roy” grew up surrounded by the close-knit community of New Roads, where he quickly developed a strong sense of responsibility as the eldest sibling. His early years were filled with family gatherings, helping his parents with household chores, and cherishing the values of hard work and kindness that were instilled in him from a young age. These formative experiences shaped Leroy’s character and laid the foundation for the path he would follow throughout his life.

He was christened, received 1st Communion, confirmed and married at St. Augustine Catholic Church in New Roads and attended St. Augustine Elementary School. He graduated from Rosenwald High School in the Class of 1961. After high school, Leroy attended Southern University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana before enlisting in the United States Air Force where he served honorably until 1969. While in the Air Force, he received several Commendation Medals for exemplary job performance. Continuing his educational pursuit, Leroy graduated from the University of Texas at Arlington with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree with a major in Finance.

His employment career began as an Assistant Manager for McCrory-McClellan Green in Fort Worth, Texas. He then became an Accounting Clerk for Texas Electric Service Company where after promotions to numerous managerial positions, he retired in 1992. Relocating to Florida in 1994, he began employment as a Methods Analyst with Peoples Gas System (TECO) from which he retired in December 2017 as Regional Manager for Local Government, Community Relations and Economic Development. For many years, Leroy devoted time and energy to his community by volunteering with business, civic and service organizations and serving on the boards of several – among them were Citizens Concerned with Human Dignity (CCHD), a housing assistance organization in Fort Worth, TX; Leadership Tampa Bay; Pinellas County Urban League; Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Tampa Bay; Elevate, Inc; St. Petersburg Chamber of Commerce; Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce; and the nonprofit Starting Right Now.

Since becoming fully retired, Leroy, an NFL enthusiast and avid fan of the New Orleans Saints, spent his leisure time watching football games, playing golf and walking for exercise.

Leroy is preceded in death by his parents; infant baby brother – James E. Lee Sullivan, twin to his sister Janie Lee; wife Carol; stepson Kent Sanders and niece, LaKeitha Sullivan. He is survived by his son from his prior marriage, Leron de Porres Sullivan (Misty /Stepson Noah Galloway); sister Janie Lee Edwards; brother Douglas Sullivan (Yung); stepson Amory Sanders (Dessi); step grandchildren, William and Alexandra Sanders; nephews Larry Sullivan and Troy Sullivan (Kiana); nieces Natasha Sullivan-Smith (Pierce) and Schwanda Sullivan; grandnephews Darnell Sullivan (Michelle), Keith Sullivan, Taj Smith and Tyrell Smith; great grandnephews Elijah Sullivan and Alzono Sullivan; as well as many other loving relatives, friends and colleagues.

In lieu of flowers, if you wish to make a donation in his memory to the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Tampa Bay please click the link below:

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A funeral service will be held at St. Lawrence Catholic Church, located at 5225 N Himes Ave, Tampa, FL, 33614, on February 20, 2026, from 10:30 am to 11:30 am.

A committal service will follow at Bay Pines National Cemetery, located at 10000 Bay Pines Blvd, Bay Pines, FL, 33744, on February 20, 2026, from 12:30 pm to 1:00 pm.