LeRoy H Merkle Jr's Obituary
MERKLE JR, LeRoy H.
It is with great sadness that the family of LeRoy (Lee) Merkle announce his passing. Lee passed away unexpectedly on November 3, 2019 at 72 years of age. He was born on November 1, 1947 in Tampa, Florida at the Centro Espanol Hospital. Lee attended Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Most Holy Redeemer, Tampa Catholic High School, Chamberlain High School, University of South Florida, and Stetson University College of Law. Lee practiced Probate Law in Tampa for 44 years, and spent countless hours doing pro bono work in his field. He was preceded in death by his father, Roy Merkle, and his mother, Josephine Merkle. Lee is survived by his loving wife, Marlene; sister Cathy (Stan); son Jeffrey Merkle (Alexandra); daughter Jana Hampton (Howell); and grandchildren, Clewis, Bingham, Piper and Whitaker. He was a devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend whose greatest joy came from being surrounded by his family. Lee enjoyed the beach, boating, fishing, and anything that his grandchildren wanted to do. We will miss his silly, fun ways and will cherish the memories always. A memorial service for LeRoy H. Merkle, jr will be held on Saturday, November 9, 2019 at Boza and Roel Funeral Home, 4730 Armenia Ave. Visitation will begin at 2pm and the memorial service will follow at 3pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in LeRoy’s name to Metropolitan Ministires.
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