Leroy received his basic education from Riverside school in Ruleville, Mississippi. Leroy was baptized at the age of 14 and united with New Zion Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor Gipson.
Leroy moved to Denver, Colorado in November of 1954. He joined the Union Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor John T. Walker.
Leroy retired from F.W. Woolworth with 35 years of service as a baker. After retiring from F.W. Woolworth, Leroy started his own lawn care business. He retired from his lawn care business after 31 years of service to the Denver community. The last 4 years spent enjoying full retirement.
Leroy was known to have one of the best vegetable gardens in town. He shared his bounty with his family, friends, and neighbors, to their enjoyment.
Leroy never had children of his own.
Proceeding him in death is his father Jesse White, mother Reola, and brother Julious P. White. He leaves to cherish his memory his siblings: Josephine Russell, Jesse White Jr, Dorothy J. Greer, Ernestine Russell, Hazel Harris (Rev. Hughlan Harris) Deacon Paul White (Patsy White) Clara T. Miller, Florida Joann Easley and many more loving nieces, nephews, and relatives.
To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven; A time to be born, and a time to die…(Eccl 3:1-2)
Leroy parted this life on May 23, 2023. He was 87 years old.