BORN

1938

DIED

2017

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3966 South Amherst Highway

Madison Heights, Virginia

Leroy Floyd Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Dec. 30, 2017.

R. Leroy Floyd, 79 of Madison Heights, passed away at his home on Saturday, December 30, 2017.
He was born on September 30, 1938 in Amherst County, son of the late William and Eunice Floyd. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Delores W. Floyd; a son, Tony Floyd; and a sister Shirley Gowen.
Leroy was retired from Griffin Pipe and had served his country proudly in the United States Marine Reserves. His greatest loves were the Lord and baseball. Some of his career highlights were having served for a year as President of the Madison Heights Little League, serving for 19 years as President of the Madison Heights Dixie Youth League, 35 years as National Director of Dixie Youth Baseball, and in 1982 he was Dixie Youth World Series tournament director. He was inducted into the Lynchburg Area Sports Hall of Fame in 2007 and the Madison Heights Sports Hall of Fame in 2012.
He is survived by his daughter, Sheryl Bryant and her husband, Steve; two brothers, Cecil F. Floyd and wife Eloise, James Floyd and wife Lillian; two sisters, Madeline Mawyer and Elsie Jessee; five grandchildren, Shaun Bryant and wife Rachel, Shane Bryant and wife Rhonda, Stephanie Routon and husband Josh, Summer Yancey and husband Dustin and Schuyler Bryant; ten great grandchildren, Caleb Hanks, Carter Bryant, Carmen Bryant, Carson Bryant, Presley Bryant, Kadin Routon, Colin Routon, Brinley Routon, Brennan Yancey and Braelyn Yancey.
A funeral service will be held at 1:00 pm on Thursday, January 4, 2018 at Whitten Monelison Chapel with Reverend Ken Alley and Pastor Glynn Coleman officiating. Burial will follow at Fort Hill Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6 pm – 8 pm on Wednesday, January 3, 2018 at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Dixie Youth Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 99, Madison Heights, VA 24572.
Whitten Funeral Home and Cremations Service Monelison Chapel, Madison Heights is serving the family.

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January 10, 2018

Brandon Long

I am very sorry to hear of the loss of Leroy. I always thought so much of him. He will be missed.

January 4, 2018

Sandra Gayle Ogden-Wyatt

Cheryl,

I was so sad upon learning of Leroy's passing when I spoke with my Mom today. She and my Dad thought so much of Lois and Leroy. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. May God be with you and give you strength in the coming days.

January 4, 2018

Prayers for you and your family. Chuck and Lucy

January 4, 2018

Phillip and Stephanie Morris

Thinking of you and wishing you moments of peace and comfort during this difficult time . Our family is keeping your family in our thoughts and prayers.

January 3, 2018

Polly Hamilton

So sorry to hear of Leroy's passing. He was always such a nice man. Whenever I saw him he always spoke and had a great smile. He's going to be missed especially during baseball season. Sympathy to all his family and he's going to be remembered for all he did for our youth. Polly

January 2, 2018

Prayers for you Sheryl and all your family. Your dad was a very kind man. Cherish your memories.
Debbie and Claude Dix

January 2, 2018

Mac and I were sorry to learn about Leroy. We grew up together in Monroe many years ago. We have all of you in our thoughts and prayers.
Carolyn McIvor Dews

January 2, 2018

michael bryant

We always enjoyed being around Leroy he was such a nice person and he loved the Lord. I think just about everyone in Madison Heights knew Leroy because of his work with the youth in baseball. He was a dedicated worker for God's house in attendance and working on it. We pray for the family.
Mike & June Bryant

January 2, 2018

Eleanor Johnson

My thoughts and prayers are with the family. I worked with Leroy at Lynchburg Foundry for many years before the pipe group went to Griffin. I use to type the ball schedules for Leroy back in the 60's. Thought the world of him and I know he will be missed.

January 1, 2018

Sue Nelson

May God bless Cheryl and her family, so sorry or your lost.

January 1, 2018

Anne Gay

My prayers are with the family. Cherish the memories.

January 1, 2018

Shannon Nelson

Leroy was such a kind soul, sympathy to the family.

January 1, 2018

john wright

I was very sorry to learn of the death of Leroy. He was a legend with his dedicated work to youth baseball. He managed the Monroe team in the Amherst County league when I was playing for Temperance and he always had a fine team. His work with Youth Baseball puts him at the very top. RIP my friend.
John Wright

January 1, 2018

Andy Calohan

The World of Dixie Youth Baseball lost a great man! I have known Mr. Floyd since I was a small child playing dixie ball in Rustburg. I always looked forward to seeing him at the All-Star tournaments as a player and a coach. Most recently, seeing him the past few years at our Opening Ceremonies for Rustburg Dixie Youth Baseball. His love for the kids and the game of baseball was always evident. I was deeply saddened to hear of his passing. My heartfelt sympathy goes out to his family and friends.

Posted by Andy Calohan

January 1, 2018

Cheryl Bless You And Your Family At This Time Of Need
Mark Ogden

December 31, 2017

Sorry to hear of Leroy's passing. I worked with him for 10 years at Lynchburg Foundry and Griffin Pipe. I know how much he loved baseball and going to Dairy Queen after he retired. He and Lois were very dear friends of ours. Prayers to his family.
Preston and Judy Layne, Bedford, Va

December 31, 2017

Vickie Sandifer

So very sorry to hear about the passing of Leroy. He was a very dear friend to my dad, Chili. I know my dad will miss him very much. Sending prayers to his family and friends I know Leroy is happy that he is with his wife now.

December 31, 2017

Eric and Judy Pierce

We were very sorry to hear of the loss of Leroy. He was such a wonderful and caring man and we really enjoyed the years in Baseball that we were privileged to share with him. Thoughts and prayers to your family and friends. He will always be in our hearts and memories.

Eric and Judy Pierce and Family

December 31, 2017

Joe Brown

Prayers for the family for your loss. A great man has gone to join his wife and son. Our memories are many and hold a special place in our hearts.

December 31, 2017

Matt Melton

December 30, 2017

Ruby & J.C. Cash

We're so very sorry to hear about Leroy's passing. He was such a nice man. We always saw him in Dairy Queen and enjoyed talking to him.

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