Early Thursday morning, June 8th 2017, Bro Leroy Lightfoot answered the call to Glory from the comfort of his home in Big Island, Va.

Leroy was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and brother. He was also a friend to everyone who knew him. Leroy had many true life stories that positively impacted all with whom he shared.

A gifted story teller, servant leader and respected mentor; he had a way of communicating with people that allowed him to touch the lives of all he encountered.

Leroy was Baptized and joined Sharon Missionary Baptist Church at a early age. Leroy was very Faithful to his Church, his Family and his Country, He also Worshiped and supported Reed Creek Baptist Church along with his wife for many years.

Leroy received his formal education in the Bedford County School System; he worked at the Big Island Paper Mill for two years then decided to serve his country by enlisting in the United States Marine Corps in 1963, where He served with Valor as a combat engineer during the Vietnam War and trained hundreds of recruits for combat during this conflict.

Leroy thrived as an employee at Georgia Pacific (Big Island Paper Mill) for 46 years; contributing to every aspect of paper production and training development for new employees.

He was proceeded in death by his nurturing parents;   Roy Lee & Lillian McDaniel Goode Lightfoot  of Big Island, VA.

He leaves to cherish his memory his wife of 50 years, Dorothy Mae Richie-Lightfoot , one son, Army Colonel (Elder) Rodney Leroy Lightfoot (Nicky) of Augusta GA.  Two daughters , Cecelia Denise Lightfoot (US Army Retired) of Charlottesville, VA, and Katina Annette Lightfoot of Big Island, VA.   8 Grandchildren: Marques, Ashley, Cristina, Rodney, Joshua, Kameron, Zhaire and Kaylen. He also leaves to cherish one Brother, John Roger Lightfoot (Thelma) of Big Island, VA. Two Aunts, Edna  Rosenberg (Newark, NJ) & Madeline Lee (Lynchburg, VA), and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, loved ones and friends.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, June 12, 2017 at 1pm at Sharon Missionary Baptist Church (Big Island, VA.) Interment will follow in the Reed Creek Baptist Church Cemetery. The remains will lie in state one hour prior to the service at the church. Friends may view 1-7pm on Sunday, June 11, 2017 at the funeral home.