Leroy Carter's Obituary
Decatur-Leroy Carter, 86, of Decatur, passed away Friday, February 12, 2016 in Decatur Memorial Hospital.
Leroy was born October 24, 1929 in Decatur, Illinois, the son of Peter and Maude (Booker) Carter. He was previously employed with Adolph Meyer and attended the First Church of the Nazarene. Leroy enjoyed cooking and tinkering around in the garage.
Leroy leaves behind five nieces and his second family Jean and Fred Hector, their children Linda Stoner and Richard Hector, eight grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.
Leroy was preceded in death by his parents and four brothers.
Services to celebrate Leroy’s life will be 11 AM Wednesday, February 17, 2016 at the First Church of the Nazarene, 1177 W Hickory Point Rd, Decatur, IL. Visitation will be for one hour prior to the services at the church. Burial will be in Fairlawn Cemetery. Memorials in Leroy’s honor are suggested to the First Church of the Nazarene Building Fund.
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