Le Roy Gilbert Ryerson, 81, passed away October 18, 2019. He was born in Paterson, New Jersey to the late Corneilus and Bertha Wood Ryerson. Le Roy was a giving and caring soul with a heart of gold. He enjoyed 3-D puzzles, playing cards, and was known for being a jokester; most of all, he will be remembered as a devoted family man.
Left to cherish his memory is his loving daughter, Michele Doughty and her husband James W Doughty, Sr.; nine grandchildren; five great-grandchildren;and numerous of extended family and friends.
The family will receive friends at Graham Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 1112 Kempsville Road, Chesapeake on Friday, October 25, 2019 from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm. A service to celebrate his life will be held Saturday, October 26, 2019 at 11:00 am at the funeral home with Father Scott Hennessy officiating. Burial will follow at Roosevelt Memorial Park, Chesapeake. Please visit www.grahamfuneralhome.com to view the service and to leave a condolence to the family.