Leroy Thompson was born December 27, 1938 in Cleveland Ohio, to the late Thomas Jefferson Thompson (father) and Lydia Clayton Thompson (mother). Leroy was the fifth of six children. Preceding him in death, parents Thomas J. Thompson and Lydia Thompson; Sister Marie Thompson, brother Clarence (Bey) Thompson, sister Thelma Shepherd, children Barbara Ford, Darryl Shaver, nephews Kevin and Reginald Thompson.
Leroy was educated in the Cleveland Public School System. He graduated from East Technical High School, and later later attending Cuyahoga Community College. Leroy was always a hard worker, beginning setting up bowling pens at a local bowling alley, then to Navy Finance, he was drafted into the Military (Army), in 1962 with honorable discharged in 1964, soon after became employed with the United States Postal Service retiring after forty six (46) years, as a letter carrier, being known as “Baby Lee”. He was a dedicated professional employee receiving numerous awards for his outstanding work ethics. He also worked for the Jewish Community Center for many years. Leroy was easy to love displaying his mile mannerism, as quick-witted which he learned from his late sister Thelma. He was very supportive of his family, friends, and neighbors, he enjoyed reading, best loved sports (baseball, basketball, and football), playing cards “Jim rummy”, and “Solitary”, he loved working in his yard work, and hanging out with his four legged best friend (Sheba). Leroy was a devoted father and husband. He met and marred Barbara (BJ) Shaver to whom he described as his hearts twin. They were married for 53 years uniting their family into the beautifully crated unit that they are today. On Sunday May 07, 2023 at 12:36 a.m. Leroy departed this life. He leaves to cherish his memory and quiet presence, his loving children; Pamela Smith, Gregory (Robin) Smith, and Leroy (Nesheda) Thompson Jr of Miami, FL. His brother Lawrence Thompson, and his sister Shirlene (Fred) Collier. His Grandchildren; Tawana, Greg Jr, Uriah, Shaa-Kiera, Leroy (Qiana) Thompson of Miami, FL Trakeya (Shawn) Reid of Dallas, Georgia and Quanisha (Antwan) Grimes of Miami, FL. Great grandchildren; Maniya, Symarri, Malaya, Khanai, Londyn, Khaleah (LeLe), Aakiya, Nakiya, Amiya, Leroy (LJ), Addison, Aaliyah, and Chloe. Sister-in-Law, Terri Shepherd, and a host of many nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.