Mr. Leroy Washington Jr. was born on April 18, 1950 in Money Mississippi, the son of Mr. & Mrs. Leroy Sr and Willie Mae Washington. Leroy accepted Christ at an early age at Union Baptist Church in East St. Louis, IL. He went home to be with the Lord on January 20, 2022 while at Mercy Rehab & Care Center in Swansea, IL.

Leroy received his formal education in the East St. Louis Illinois School System from elementary to high school. Shortly after graduation, he was drafted into the United States Army, and served February 26, 1969 until January 5, 1972, where he received an Honorable Discharge. That same year, Leroy began employment with Union Electric, and worked until his retirement in February of 2003 as a Senior Boiler Operator. As life continued, he was united in Holy Matrimony to Deborah Nash in 1984. After retirement he developed a love and passion for golfing, where he hit a "Hole in One" at the No. 6 Hole on August 17, 2006 at Grand Marais Golf Course. Leroy was a fun and loving man who enjoyed golfing, fishing, and traveling. He also enjoyed grilling, listening to old school music, being his own Disc Jockey, and spending time with family.

Mr. Leroy Washington Jr. leaves to cherish his memory: loving wife of 37 years, Deborah Washington of Belleville, IL; sister, Jessie Hunt of University City, MO; 3 sisters-in-law, Joyce Hairston of Edwardsville, IL, Wenifred Nash-Bell of O'Fallon, IL, and Valarie Nash of Cahokia Height, IL; a host of nieces and nephews including special grandnephews, Davion and Devyn Nash; god-children, Bryanne Vaughn, Eric and Kelsey Walker, Ashlei Granger-Bynum; a host of cousins, other relatives and friends.

Mr. Washington was preceded in death by his parents, Leroy Sr. and Willie Mae Washington; 2 sisters, Elizabeth W. Granger and Rollie M. Allen; brother Louis "Boo" Washington; father and mother-in-law, Sam and Carrie Nash; sister-in-law, Paula Nash; 6 brothers-in-law, Clarence Allen, Dwight Hunt, Eddie Granger Sr,. Larry Nash, Edward Bell and Johnny Hairston.