Junior Leroy Colter

Junior Leroy Colter, age 92, of Kokomo, Indiana passed away on Thursday, April 6, 2023 at 10:09 A.M. at his residence at Jefferson Manor. He was born to the late Grover and Ada Pearl (Moore) Colter on October 2, 1930 in Kokomo, Indiana. Leroy married Roberta (Sagarsee) Colter on March 3, 1950 in Kokomo, and she preceded him in death on November 20, 2019.

Leroy graduated from Kokomo High School in 1948. He was co-owner with his brother, Lewis, of Brothers Construction and Realty for many years and built homes in the Kokomo area. He also owned and operated LaFountain Square Rental Properties. Leroy was a member of the Kokomo Noon Kiwanis Club since 1967, where he served as past president in 1983 and had perfect attendance for 37 years. He was a past member of Trinity Wesleyan Church and most recently attended First Church of the Nazarene. Leroy enjoyed music and loved to sing hymns. He liked to play golf with his friends and enjoyed spending time outdoors, especially when it was sunny. Above all, Leroy loved God and cherished all time spent with his family.

Leroy is survived by his four sons, David (Rita), Dennis, Steve (Cheri), Jeff, and only daughter, Sharon (Alan) Myers. He is also survived by one sister-in-law, Pauline Tow. He has 15 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren; and was expecting his first great-great grandchild in September.

He was preceded in death by six brothers, Carroll, Carmon, James, Lewis, Leslie, and Richard and a sister, Doris.

There will be a time of visitation for Leroy on Wednesday, April 12 from 10:00 A.M. until the time of service at 1:00 P.M. at Ellers Mortuary Webster Chapel, 3400 South Webster Kokomo. Rev. Steven Colter, his son, will be officiating. Burial will follow to Albright Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Leroy's memory to the Kokomo Noon Kiwanis Foundation, envelopes will be provided at the funeral home. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.ellersmortuarywebster.com for the Colter family.