Leroy was born on August 20, 1936 in Ft. Madison, Iowa to Raymond and Eleanor Leveling. On May 30, 1963 he married Lou Ann Lampe. In 1974 moved to Amarillo and worked at Pantex. He served in the US Army. He was a member of St Thomas Catholic Church. He enjoyed his friends, barbequing, shooting pool and he enjoyed spending time with the Bagel Bunch. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather who will be greatly missed.He was preceded in death by his parents.Survivors include his wife of the home; two sons, Alan Leveling of Amarillo, Eric Leveling and wife Carla of Tuscola, TX; two grandchildren, Ryan and Nathaniel Leveling.Memorials may be made to St Thomas Catholic Church or the American Cancer Society.