Leroy Berry Jr.

February 28, 1940 - August 16, 2017

Leroy Berry, Jr., 77, formerly of Louisiana, Class of 1959, passed away on Wednesday, August 16, 2017. He resided in Town & Country, Mo., St. Louis County. Leroy graduated from Truman State University, with a BS degree in Education. He spent most of his life in the financial services industry, owning Leroy Berry Insurance Agency, Inc., dba State Farm, Clayton, Mo. Leroy received special recognition over the years from State Farm Insurance Company for sales and profit performance. He was also a legendary athlete, with special recognition from Truman State University in 1998 and Lincoln HS in March 2017 for his athletic accomplishments in football, track and field. Some of his MIAA records still stand in the State of Missouri for the 60 and 100 yard dash. Leroy is survived by his wife; Margaret Ann (Blair), one son; J. Todd, two grandchildren, one sister; Joyce Palmer, one cousin; Betty Jane Irvin and a host of nieces, nephews and in-laws. Visitation will be held on Saturday, August 26, from 9:00-11:00 a.m. at Union Memorial United Methodist Church, 1141 Belt Avenue in St. Louis. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. following visitation. A private burial will follow at the Bellerive Gardens Cemetery. Donations may be made to the Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Scholarship Fund, 500 N. Vandeventer, St. Louis, Mo. 63112 or the Alzheimer's Association of St. Louis County.