Leroy Eugene Neddeau

October 18, 1940 - May 18, 2018

Leroy Eugene Neddeau passed away peacefully at home on Friday, May 18, 2018. Leroy was born on October 18, 1940 in South Bend, Indiana. He was the son of the late Opal and Lester Neddeau. On August 4, 2001 he married the love of his life, Linda, who survives him. He is also survived by a brother, Dale and his wife Mary of Elkhart, Indiana; a sister, Sandra Shiefer also of Elkhart; a daughter, Crystal Thomas and her husband Kevin of Altavista; a grandson, Brian Thomas; nephews, Mark Neddeau, David, Eddie and Alan Shiefer; nieces, April Neddeau, Cindy, Debbie and Mary Shiefer; and a large extended family. He was preceded in death by a son, Russell Mayhew. Leroy served in the U.S. Air Force, was a retired employee of Delta Star, Inc. and was a member of the Lynchburg Moose #1727. He loved fishing, hunting and being outdoors. The family wishes to thank his hospice nurses and staff, especially Michelle King, as well as close friends, Melvin and Marilyn Shelton, Ray and Lolita Short, and Raleigh and Lucille Barbour. A graveside service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m., Friday, May 25, 2018 at Mount Hermon United Methodist Church Cemetery by the Rev. Chad Miller with military honors by American Legion Altavista Post 36 and Gretna Post 232. The family will receive friends at the residence. The family suggests that those wishing to make memorials consider the Alan B. Pearson Regional Cancer Center, 1701 Thomson Drive, Lynchburg, VA, 24501, Union Chapel Community Church, 5796 Leesville Road, Lynch Station, VA 24571 or Lynch Station Baptist Church, 797 Powell Road, Lynch Station, VA 24571.