Leroy grew up in the Plantersville Community. He confessed a hope in Christ at an early age and joined Stranger's Rest A.M.E. Church. He attended public school in Drew County before moving to Kansas City, Kansas. Leroy was never married and had no biological children but he was Dad to Stephanie and Tonya Perkins and Tommy Lynn Reedy. He loved them as his own and their children were his grandchildren. Leroy was employed as a construction worker for many years. After living in Kansas City, Kansas for many years, he became disabled and moved to Sherwood, Arkansas where he lived with his niece and nephew, Lloyd and Retha Collins.
Leroy loved his grandchildren, his dog "Jazzy" and Joel Osteen.
Leroy leaves to cherish his memories, Stephanie Perkins of Kansas City, Kansas, Tonya Perkins of Chicago, Illinois, Tommy Lynn Reedy of Star City, sisters, Iona Ridgell of Kansas City, Missouri, Norma Jean Woodard and Alberta Walton, both of Monticello; brother, Scott Davis of Kansas City, Missouri; a special niece, Retha Collins and family of Sherwood, Arkansas, special friend and cousin, Albert and Shirley White of Kansas City, Kansas; five grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Funeral service will be 2:00 pm Saturday at Stephenson-Dearman Chapel in Monticello with burial in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. Visitation will be 1:00pm until service time. Online guestbook www.stephensondearman.com.
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Cornerstone Pharmacy Lakewood
North Little Rock, AR Sunday, June 15, 2014 Our condolences and deepest sympathy. From all of us at Cornerstone Pharmacy Lakewood.Jackie Jamison
Kansas, KS Friday, June 13, 2014 Uncle Debo You will be greatly missed (Granny's Baby Boy) You fought the good fight , finished your coarse now take your rest. Singing when we all get to Heaven what a day of rejoicing it will be when we all see Jesus we will sing and shout the Victory.Dorothy Jordan
Monticello, AR Thursday, June 12, 2014 Uncle De Bo you will be remembered in my heart always. I no you fought a tough battle, but your fight is over no more worries, no more meds & no more bad days. Grandma, grandpa, sisters & brothers will be waiting with open arms. One day I to will see all of you again. Rest on uncle love you always.