Edward McElroy III 1942-2020
YOUNGSTOWN — Mr. Edward McElroy III, 78, transitioned from this life Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020, at his home.
Mr. McElroy was born Jan. 1, 1942, in Youngstown, a son of Edward II and Catherine Glenn McElroy. He was a 1960 graduate of East High School.
Edward worked for the New York Telephone Co. as a power technician, retiring after more than 30 years of service. Upon his return to Youngstown, he had been employed as a security guard with Rite Aid. He was inducted into the Ebony Lifeline Sports Hall of Fame. He was an avid sports fan and enjoyed cooking, and had a great sense of humor — in other words, he was an unsung comedian.
He leaves to cherish his beloved memory, his wife, the former Lynnette Levesque, whom he married Sept. 2, 1984; three children, Stacey Ricks of Stockbridge, Ga., and Sumya McElroy and Edward R. McElroy, both of Youngstown; eight grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; his granddoggie, Lyric; four brothers, John (Deloris), Raymond, Robert (Brenda) and Ronald (Linda); two sisters, Catherine (Kenneth) Purfey and Debra (Jerald) Gordon; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, other family and friends.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Gary; and a sister, Sylvia McElroy.
Visitation will be held Monday, Dec. 14, 2020, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Elizabeth Missionary Baptist Church. Private funeral services for the family will follow. Due to the pandemic, all guests are asked to wear masks and observe social distancing. Arrangements entrusted to the L. E. Black, Phillips and Holden Funeral Home.
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Edward McElroy III 1942-2020
YOUNGSTOWN — Mr. Edward McElroy III, 78, transitioned from this life Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020, at his home.
Mr. McElroy was born Jan. 1, 1942, in Youngstown, a son of Edward II and Catherine Glenn McElroy. He was a 1960 graduate of East High School. Edward worked for the New York Telephone Co. as a power technician, retiring after more than 30 years of service. Upon his return to Youngstown, he was employed as a security guard with Rite Aid.
He was inducted into the Ebony Lifeline Sports Hall of Fame. He was an avid sports fan and enjoyed cooking, and had a great sense of humor — in other words, he was an unsung comedian.
He leaves to cherish his beloved memory, his wife, the former Lynnette Levesque, whom he married Sept. 2, 1984; three children, Stacey Ricks of Stockbridge, Ga., and Sumya McElroy and Edward R. McElroy, both of Youngstown; eight grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; his granddoggie, Lyric; four brothers, John (Deloris), Raymond, Robert (Brenda) and Ronald (Linda); two sisters, Catherine (Kenneth) Purfey and Debra (Jerald) Gordon; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, other family and friends.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Gary; and a sister, Sylvia McElroy.
Visitation will be held 10 to 11:30 a.m. Monday, Dec. 14, 2020, at Elizabeth Missionary Baptist Church. Private funeral services for the family will follow. Due to the pandemic, all guests are asked to wear masks and observe social distancing.
Arrangements were entrusted to the L. E. Black, Phillips and Holden Funeral Home.
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