Biography:
LeRoy W. Rider, 50, of Littlestown, died Monday afternoon, June 25, at Hanover Hospital. He was the husband of Tammy E. (Utz) Rider for 30 years. Born May 18, 1962 in Bellefonte, he was the son of Edward Rider of Hanover and Jean (Plessinger) Cook of Gettysburg. He was a 1981 New Oxford High School graduate and trained at MTA Trucking school. LeRoy was a self employed driver and later drove for other companies. He was currently employed with PennDOT in Getttysburg as the Driver's Center Supervisor. He served in the U.S. Air Force from '81-'85.
In addition to his wife and parents, LeRoy is survived by two sons: Edward W. Rider of Harrisburg and Brent L. Rider of Littlestown; a brother, John Rider of Gettysburg and a sister, Cheryl Palko of Johstown. He was predeceased by a sister, Donna Rider. LeRoy was a member of Gates of Praise Worship Center of Littlestown and Gettysburg F.O.E.
Funeral Service is Friday at 12 noon at Little's Funeral Home, Littlestown with The Rev. S. A. Garrett officiating. Viewing is Friday 10 A.M. - 12 P.M. at the funeral home. Interment is in Rest Haven Cemetery, Hanover. Pallbearers will be: Glenn Wantz, Michael & Jacob Furlow, Edward & Brent Rider and Allen Rockey. Military honors will be conducted by Littlestown Allied Veterans Council. Memorials in LeRoy's name may be sent to: Gates of Praise Worship Center, 5010 Baltimore Pike, Littlestown, PA 17340. wwwlittlesfh.com
Condolences(02)
Rick Powers
Jun 28th, 2012 2:01 pm
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I am very sad to lose a co-worker and a friend at such a young age. It was always fun to travel from Chambersburg to Gettysburg to work with Leroy and his crew. He will truely be missed by all that worked with. We will continue ti pray for the family.
Mark E. Redding
Jun 27th, 2012 1:10 pm
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I am shocked and my heartfelt condolences go out to Tammy and the rest of the family at this time of grief. I worked with Leroy back in the 80's with Electrolux Corp. and he was almost always positive and had a great sense of humor. He'll be missed by everyone who's lives he touched.
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