Mr. Leroy Saulsberry Jr.

February 15, 1936 - January 26, 2021

LEROY SAULSBERRY was born on February 15, 1936 in Horn Lake, Mississippi to Leroy Saulsberry, Sr. and Julia (Morrison) Saulsberry. He is third of three children, Velma Morrison, Vera Johnson, Ora Saulsberry. Leroy received his formal education from Wonder High School, West Memphis,Arkansas Leroy accepted Christ as his savior at an early age. Leroy was affectionately known as "Stump", "Shorty" and "Little Man" by his friend and his family known as "Jr.". Leroy was proud of his six daughters, Brenda, Debra, Rita, Sandra, Donna and Truncine. And he also was proud of his sons Leroy, IV, Calvin, Donnie and Ronnie. Leroy was employed at Briggs & Stratton as a Die Casting. He retired after over for 33 years of service. After retirement, he was employed at General Mitchell International Airport in their lounge as a bartender. In Leroy's leisure time he enjoyed long walks for a beer, playing cards, going to.the casino, listening to the blues, playing baseball, spending time with his family especially his grandchildren's and great-grandchildren's. He also was the "Sweetheart "of the Royal Ladies Social Club. Leroy was a free and accepted mason of Tyre Lodge #8 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Leroy Saulsberry departed this life on January 26,2021. He is preceded in death by Leroy Saulsberry, Sr(father), Leroy Saulsberry, III (Son),Julie Morrison(mother), Velma Morrison(sister), Vera Johnson (sister) and Ora Saulsberry (sister), Lee Carr (deceased). Leroy leaves to cherish his memory and continue his legacy: his life partner of 38 years Daisy Carr. His daughters Brenda Saulsberry, Donna Sue (Anthony) Hannah, Rita Saulsberry, Sandra (Jamie) Coleman, Debra (Monte) Jackson, Truncine Saulsberry. His sons Leroy Saulsberry IV, Donnie Grant, Calvin Washington, Ronnie Ringold. Adopted sons of love D'Angelo (Ophelia) Carr, Dwight Carr. Leroy is survived by grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. The Legacy Continues!