Mr. Donald L. LeCroy age 78 of Evans, Georgia, formerly of Mableton, Georgia passed away January 2, 2023 at University Hospital in Augusta, Georgia.
Don was born March 4, 1944 in Marietta, Georgia to the late Glenn Patrick LeCroy and the late Velma Grizzle LeCroy. He was preceded in death by brother Glenn Nelson LeCroy and nephew Daryll LeCroy.
Survivors include his wife of 58 years Mary Carringer LeCroy of Evans, Georgia, daughter and son-in-law Heather LeCroy Deal and Dr. Robert Tyson Deal of Augusta, Georgia. Grandson Judson Benjamin Deal II. Sister Carolyn LeCroy Bramlett of Woodstock, Georgia, sister Linda LeCroy Fix of Blairsville, Georgia, and sister-in- law Mildred Hudson LeCroy of Blairsville, Georgia. Several nieces and nephews whom he adored.
Music was always an important part of his life. He enjoyed his time singing with family and his involvement with the church choir.
Following his service in the United States Air Force, he was employed by Delta Airlines where he retired after 28 years. He continued working in the airline industry, primarily with Jervis B. Webb Company in Farmington Hills, Michigan. He traveled extensively to all parts of the world. He was well respected by his peers.
The family would like to acknowledge the sacrifice of his colleague and friend Don Anderson, kidney donor, for his remarkable gift.
The family would also like to extend their sincere gratitude to Dr. Don Loebl and the entire 6 West ICU staff for their extraordinary care.
Family Graveside Services will be held at New Union Baptist Church in Blairsville, Georgia on January 6, 2023 at 1 o'clock.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the American Kidney Foundation or to the New Union Baptist Church Cemetery Fund.
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