December 6, 1936 - June 9, 2017
Le Roy Modkins was born to Willie B. and Ruby L. Modkins on Dec. 6, 1936 in Palmer Texas. He was the 2nd oldest of six children. Le Roy was previously married and had 4 children, Denise, Kenneth, Marlene and Robert who is deceased.
Le Roy accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at First Baptist Church in Pittsburg, CA.
Le Roy was called to active duty in the U.S. Navy on April 6, 1956 and was honorably discharged in 1958 after serving for two years. Le Roy went on to work for the V.A. Hospital in L.A. He was later employed at the mare Island Naval Shipyard. He retired from Mare Island after 37 years of service.
Le Roy was united in marriage to Geraldine Crutchfield on June 22, 1983 in Reno, NV. No children were born to this union but Le Roy became the loving stepfather to Gerry’s four children: Michael, Sonya and Dedra Crutchfield and DeShawn Ray.
Some of Le Roy’s Favorite pastimes were Bowling, Fishing and Traveling around the country. Le Roy loved spending quality time with his family. He was a true family man.
Le Roy leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife: Geraldine Modkins, four step children: Michael (Carmelyn) Crutchfield, Sonya (Bernard) James, Dedra (Uli) Sonndermann and DeShawn Ray, His Three sisters Adella Anderson. Ethel Modkins and Ella Modkins and two brothers Billy Ray and James Willie Modkins both of who preceded him in death. a host of grandchildren, Nieces, Nephews, other family members and friends.
SERVICES
Funeral services for LeRoy Modkins will be held Thursday, June 22 at 11:00 a.m. at Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home, 831 E. Industrial Way, Lodi, CA 95240
INTERMENT
A graveside service is scheduled on Thursday, June 22, at 2:00 at the San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery, 32053 W McCabe Road, Santa Nella Village, CA 95322.