Leroy L. Echelberry, Sr.

Leroy L. Echelberry, Sr., 77, of Zanesville, went to be with the love of his life Monday, September 3, 2018, with family by his side. He was born December 29, 1940, in Zanesville, to the late Ralph and Hazel (Blackford) Echelberry. On October 27, 1978, he married the late Janice (Elmore) Echelberry and they raised a daughter, Mary Jo (Tim) Thompson and a son, Leroy Echelberry, Jr. He started to work at the age of fourteen on the family farm and surrounding farms. He was an end dump driver and truck driver for several years, working for King Quarries, Claire Hughes Trucking, Glenn Shepler Trucking hauling coal and gravel and being a Teamster Member #697. Leroy and his wife owned Greenwood Market for a short period of time. He ended his career being a bus driver and food service driver for Child Resources (Muskingum County Head Start) for over twenty-four years. He had a great passion for the children he hauled and served throughout the years. He touched many lives and had an ornery smile that you could not forget. He was a big teddy bear to most. In addition to his children, he is survived by his sisters, Helen Garrison and Marie (Bob) Wilson; sisters-in-law, Joann (Ben) Asano, Becky (Mike Cook) Lewis, and Jill Elmore; brothers-in-law, Richard (Don Duvall) Elmore and Roy Elmore; several nieces and nephews; a special great-niece, Trinity Durst; and his granddog, Widow. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Janice, who died July 4, 2015; a sister, Dorothy Harmon; brothers, Bud and Carl Echelberry; sisters-in-law, Lillie and Rosan Echelberry; brothers-in-law, Lou Harmon, Denny Garrison, and Ken and Fred Elmore; an infant daughter; and a special great-nephew, Zachery Greiner. Friends and family may call from 6:00 - 8:00 P.M. on Thursday, September 6, 2018 at the BOLIN-DIERKES FUNERAL HOME, 1271 BLUE AVENUE, ZANESVILLE. Graveside service will be held at Washington Township Baptist Church Cemetery, Zanesville at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, September 7, 2018. To send a note of condolence, or to order flowers or comfort food: visit www.bolin-dierkesfuneralhome.com , follow us on Facebook, or call our professional staff at (740)452-4551.

Visitation

Thursday, September 6, 2018 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Bolin-Dierkes Funeral Home
1271 Blue Avenue Zanesville 43701, United States