Obituary for Leroy Staley
With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Leroy Staley on October 2, 2023, a loving and dedicated husband, father, and grandfather. Born on March 1, 1947, in Whitley City, KY, Leroy was a pillar of strength and loyalty to his family, friends, and community. His humble beginnings in Whitley City shaped the values he held close to his heart and carried with him throughout his life. He served the Ford Motor Company for over 30 years and after retiring, he returned to his beloved hometown of Williamsburg, Kentucky, where he spent an enriching 22 years.
Leroy was a man of strong faith, living his life in the Holiness tradition. He enjoyed working in his garden and the farm where he spent much of his time. His love for the outdoors and his passion for gardening were a testament to his dedicated and loving nature.
Leroy was the cherished husband of Linda Staley and the proud father of David (Michelle Jones) Staley and Matthew (Michele) Staley. He was an adored grandfather to Lee Twarowski, Logan Staley, James Staley, and Megan Staley. Leroy also leaves behind his sisters, Geneva Taylor and Carol (Tom) Gerros, and his brother, R. C. Staley. Several nieces and nephews and a host of other family and friends to mourn his passing. He is predeceased by his parents, Pal and Dovie Staley, and his brothers, Calvin, James, Wilbern, Edward, Hoyet, Richard, Cecil, Arvel, Thurman, and Earnest Staley, and his sister Clonia Hale.
Visitation will be held on Friday, October 6, 2023, at 6:00 pm at the Croley Funeral Home, 103 South 2nd Street, Williamsburg, Kentucky. The funeral service will take place the following day, Saturday, October 7, 2023, at 11:00 am at the same location with Rev. Ronald Canada officiating. Interment will follow at 1:00 pm at the Canadatown Cemetery, Jim Walker Road, Williamsburg.
We invite those who knew and loved Leroy to share their memories and photos on his memorial page. Your contributions will serve as a comfort to the family and a tribute to a man who touched the lives of many with his dedication, love, and loyalty.
Obituary courtesy of Hickman-Strunk Funeral Home.
Leroy was a man of strong faith, living his life in the Holiness tradition. He enjoyed working in his garden and the farm where he spent much of his time. His love for the outdoors and his passion for gardening were a testament to his dedicated and loving nature.
Leroy was the cherished husband of Linda Staley and the proud father of David (Michelle Jones) Staley and Matthew (Michele) Staley. He was an adored grandfather to Lee Twarowski, Logan Staley, James Staley, and Megan Staley. Leroy also leaves behind his sisters, Geneva Taylor and Carol (Tom) Gerros, and his brother, R. C. Staley. Several nieces and nephews and a host of other family and friends to mourn his passing. He is predeceased by his parents, Pal and Dovie Staley, and his brothers, Calvin, James, Wilbern, Edward, Hoyet, Richard, Cecil, Arvel, Thurman, and Earnest Staley, and his sister Clonia Hale.
Visitation will be held on Friday, October 6, 2023, at 6:00 pm at the Croley Funeral Home, 103 South 2nd Street, Williamsburg, Kentucky. The funeral service will take place the following day, Saturday, October 7, 2023, at 11:00 am at the same location with Rev. Ronald Canada officiating. Interment will follow at 1:00 pm at the Canadatown Cemetery, Jim Walker Road, Williamsburg.
We invite those who knew and loved Leroy to share their memories and photos on his memorial page. Your contributions will serve as a comfort to the family and a tribute to a man who touched the lives of many with his dedication, love, and loyalty.
Obituary courtesy of Hickman-Strunk Funeral Home.