Mr. Leroy Gross, affectionally known as “Roy,” born July 20, 1945, in Savannah, GA to the late Lishus and Bertha Gross. “Roy” was called from labor to refreshment on January 29, 2025, peacefully in his sleep, at his home, in Cincinnati, OH. “Roy” attended schools in Savannah, GA where he graduated from Sophronia Thompkins High School in 1963. After high school, “Roy” moved to Newburgh, N.Y., where he met and married the mother of his two oldest sons (Kevin and Christopher). His first job was at Saint Lukes Hospital, Newburgh, N.Y., then Majestic Weaving, Cornwall, N.Y., where he learned to drive tractor trailers (semi-trucks), which resulted in a 45-year career as a member of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters Union as a Professional Truck Driver. Leroy later moved to Cincinnati, OH in 1975, where he worked for Ryder-P.I.E. Nationwide, Inc., Carolina Freight, Arkansas Best Freight Corp. (ABF), Roadway Corp, and Yellow-Roadway Corp. (YRC) where he worked for 12 years, retiring in August 2018.
“Roy” loved his family very much, he enjoyed traveling, spending as much time as he could with close friends and attending sporting events. As you came to know him, his sense of humor was next to nothing, with always something humorous to say. “Roy” was a huge fan of jazz music, where over the years he has massed one of the best record collections ever seen, and graciously shared his love of music with family and close friends.
Leroy was preceded in death by: Mrs. Kathy Gross (Wife), Father, Leroy Gross, Mother & Stepfather, Bertha and Richard Harden, Granddaughter, Ms. Kevia B. Gross, Twin Brother, Mr. Lishus Gross, Mr. Richard Harden, Mr. Theodore Harden, Mrs. Marilyn Burdett, Mr. Johnny Harden and Mr. Eric Harden.
Those left to cherish his memory are his sons: Mr. Kevin B. Gross, Jonesboro, GA, Mr. Christopher T. (Cynthia) Gross, Ashburn, GA, Mr. Marlyn L. Gross, Huntsville, AL. Bonus daughter, Ms. Kendra Charles, Cincinnati, OH, bonus son, Mr. Lee E. (Katafa) Reed, Ashburn, VA.
Grandchildren: Mr. Christopher Tyrell Gross (Atlanta, GA), Mr. Malcom Gibbons (Wetumpka, AL) and bonus grandson, Master Kayden Charles (Cincinnati, OH).
Surviving Siblings: Mr. Ronald (Evelyn) Gross, Savannah, GA, Mr. Michael (Yvette) Harden, Albany, GA, and Mr. Percey (Shelia) Harden, Tampa, FL. A lifetime friend and Mother of “Roy’s” two oldest sons (Kevin and Christopher), Ms. Mary D. Taylor (Ashburn, GA). Also, a lifetime friend, Ms. Verbena Reed (Washington, D.C.). And a host of nieces and nephews, other relatives and close friends.
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