Leroy Homer Thompson, 72, of Sedalia, passed away Monday, January 16, 2017, at Fair View Nursing Home.
He was born January 31, 1944, in Sedalia, son of Homer Eldon Thompson and Claribel Baum Thompson, who preceded him in death.
He was married to Joyce Campbell, who died in 2008.
Leroy worked in various positions at the Ewing Vocational Center. He enjoyed building military models and riding his bicycle all over Sedalia. He was a member of Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church.
Surviving are three cousins, Donald Thompson (Connie), of Sedalia, Dolores Wolf (Gerald), of Otterville, and David Koeller, of Sedalia.
Graveside services and burial will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, January 18, at Pleasant Hill United Methodist Cemetery, with the Rev. Mary Biesemeyer officiating.
Memorial contributions are suggested to Crossroads Hospice or Ewing Vocational Center.
Arrangements are in the care of Heckart Funeral Home.