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William Murry (Bucky) McElroy, Jr. went to be with the Lord on July 18, 2012.
A memorial service will be held at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church on Friday, July 20, 2012 at 4:00 PM with Rev. Tim Neustifter and Rev. J. Roddy Taylor officiating. Visitation will precede the service beginning at 2:00 PM.
He was preceded in death by his parents: William Murry McElroy, Sr. and Ruth Joiner McElroy.
Mr. McElroy was born in West Monroe, LA on January 23, 1929. He attended Monroe Public Schools, and graduated from Neville High School. He graduated from Hinds Junior College and the University of Southern Mississippi. He was drafted by the Chicago Bears and completed his professional football career with the Hamilton Tiger Cats in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.
He worked for James Machine Works for 39 years; retiring as President in 1995. He was a long time member of St. Paul’s United Methodist Church.
He is survived by his wife, Joy James McElroy; daughter, Susan M. Weaver; son, Paul M. McElroy; grandchildren, Robin W. Reynolds, Jeffrey M. Weaver and wife, Erin F. Weaver, Samantha A. McElroy, Ellie A. McElroy; great-grandchild, Jake McElroy Weaver.
In Lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Paul’s United Methodist Church or the Northeast Louisiana Food Bank at 4600 Central Avenue, Monroe, LA 71203
Bucky was a Christian, Husband, Father, Grandfather, Great-Grandfather, Professional Athlete, Businessman, Avid Golfer and Friend.
Friends are invited to a celebration of Bucky’s life to be held on Saturday, July 21, 2012 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the home of his daughter at 2710 Indian Mound Blvd., Monroe.
Condolences may be made to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com
Kilpatrick Funeral Home
Monroe, LA
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