Leroy Coleman Jr. born in Saluda, SC on May 11, 1935, a son of the late Leroy Coleman, Sr. and the late Irene McCarthy-Coleman departed this earthly life on May 9, 2024, at an early age he enjoyed going to church, singing in the church choir and learning about the Lord and Saviour. He received his education in Saluda, SC from Rosenwald High School where he was a starter playing forward on the Basketball Team.

He was preceded in death by five siblings.

Leroy is survived by his wife, Mary Coleman, one son, Harold Coleman, two granddaughters one brother Lawrence Coleman (Naomi), two sisters, Virginia Vaughn and Marie Glover, one sister in-law ,nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.