Leroy L. Thomas

Leroy L. Thomas, 84, of Belle Vernon, Rostraver Twp., died Sunday, May 15, 2016 at Mon Valley Hospital, Monongahela.   Born December 10, 1931 in Smallwood, he was the son of the late Louis and Edith Andree Thomas.   A resident of Rostraver Twp., Mr. Thomas was a member of Rehoboth Presbyterian Church and served as chairman of the financial committee at the church.  Mr. Thomas was a retired superintendent from J&L Steel, and was a veteran of the Korean War where he served in the US Navy.

Leroy was currently employed at Cedarbrook Golf Course, was a member of the Rostraver Lions Club, Bill's Golfland Golf League and the St. James Golf League.

He is survived by his wife Iris Coates Thomas to whom he was married 60 years, son & daughter in law Frank L. & Pam Thomas of Fayette City; five grandchildren Glenn W. Thomas, Maria Swarow, Robin Foti, Lindsay Russell, Erin Polites; four great grandchildren; two brothers & sisters in law Glenn & Peggy Thomas of White Heath, ILL, David & Barbara Thomas of CA; a sister Dolores Jackson of Savannah, GA and numerous nieces and nephews.  He is preceded in death by a son Duane David Thomas and a sister Ruth Ann Brooks.

Visitation will be held Tuesday from 2-4 & 6-8 PM at the Parzynski Funeral Home & Cremations, Family Owned and Operated, 626 Broad Avenue, Belle Vernon 724-929-6183.  Funeral services will be held Wednesday at the Parzynski Funeral Home & Cremations at 10:00 AM with the Rev. Richard C. Klein Jr. pastor of Rehoboth Presbyterian Church officiating.  Interment will take place in Belle Vernon Cemetery.