Leroy

Black

James Addison Leroy Black, known to most as Leroy, was born August 6, 1933 in Ellington, Missouri to the late Clyde William and Lila Ethel (Hill) Black. He departed this life on Thursday, January 25, 2018 at the Brent B. Tinnin Nursing Home in Ellington, Missouri at the age of Eighty-Four years.

Leroy was a member of the Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church and he worked as a farmer, he loved taking care of his farm and his animals. He enjoyed watching westerns and riding four-wheelers, walking around town and sitting on his front porch. More than anything he loved to spend time with his family and grandchildren.

On November 25, 1957 Leroy was united in marriage to Edna Irene Reynolds in Centerville, Missouri. To this union four children were born.

In October of 1980 Leroy lost his loving wife Edna and their son Steven on the same day. In addition Leroy is also preceded in death by his other son Clyde Black.

Leroy leaves behind his two daughters, Diane Brogdon of Greenville, Missouri and Debbie Black of Centerville, Missouri; five grandchildren, Joyce, James, Samantha, Brianna and Eric; three great-grandchildren, Malachi, Destiny and Mykenzie; two sisters, Imogene Baker of St. Louis, Missouri and Nancy Heidbrink of Farmington, Missouri; as well as many other relatives and friends who mourn his passing.

A visitation is set for Sunday, January 28, 2018 starting at 6:00 p.m. for the public at McSpadden Funeral Home in Ellington, Missouri.

The funeral will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, January 29, 2018 in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Melvin Meade officiating.

Burial to follow in the Massie Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers please make donations to the Reynolds County Sheltered Workshop.