Leroy Jackson

He served in the US Army and Reserves, then moved to the New York City area in his early twenties. He met and married his wife, graduated from NYC College of Technology, and began his career as a graphic artist.

He faithfully attended Woodside Community Baptist Church for many years. Inquiring about one’s faith was important to him as he enjoyed asking those he met, “are you a born-again believer?” He also enjoyed listening to gospel music and would often play his favorite songs on car rides to visit family.

He enjoyed making his suits and dresses for family members, crafting wallets and belts from leather, refurbishing old furniture for neighbors and friends, and tinkering with his classic car. He also enjoyed running long distances and participated in races out of state and locally including the NYC Marathon.

Leroy is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Mae Frances, his son Leroy Junior, and his daughter Sherana. A sister, Onell Sheats of Atlanta Georgia, an aunt, Emily Thrasher of Atlanta Georgia, Sisters-in-law, Rebecca Kelly of Colombia South Carolina, Evelyn Singleton & Maryann Jenkins of Sheldon South Carolina, Brothers-in law Abraham Kelly & Joseph Kelly of Sheldon South Carolina along with nephews, nieces, several grand-nephews, grand-nieces, and many cousins.

A Gathering for Leroy will be held Tuesday, November 15, 2022 from 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Kennedy-Roth Funeral Home, 41-45 58th Street, Woodside, NY 11377. A prayer service will occur Tuesday, November 15, 2022 from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM, 41-45 58th Street, Woodside, NY 11377. A committal service will occur Wednesday, November 16, 2022 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at Calverton National Cemetery, 210 Princeton Boulevard, Calverton, NY 11792.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.kennedyrothfuneralhome.com for the Jackson family.