LeRoy Albert Clark, 80, died October 23, 2005 at his home in Brooksville, Florida. He was born in Syracuse in February 1925. The Clarks lived in Baldwinsville for 49 years before moving to Brooksville in 1994. LeRoy was a member of the U.S. Marine Corps 4th Division during World War II, earning him a Purple Heart. He retired after 33 years with New York Telephone, Syracuse and was a lifetime member of the Baldwinsville VFW. He was also a member of the Marine Corps League 708 in Spring Hill, Florida and the Telephone Pioneers. He was preceded in death by his parents, LeRoy and Lula Howe Clark.

Surviving are his wife of 57 years, Beverly Wattam Clark; two daughters, Sherry Padalino of Manassas, VA and Gail Clark of Ocala, FL; one son, Leigh Clark of Spring Hill, FL; a sister, Audrey Gary of Terrell, TX; 4 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

A Spring Burial will take place at Riverview Cemetery, Baldwinsville in 2006. Falardeau Funeral Home, Baldwinsville has charge of local arrangements.

Memorial contributions may be made in LeRoy A. Clark's name to the Marine Corps League, Detachment 708, 8405 Sunshine Grove Road, Spring Hill, FL, 34613.