Leroy Schwartzkopf, age 87, of Paducah, formerly of Union County, OH, passed away at 4:40 pm on Tuesday, August 25, 2015 at Parkview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
He was a retired Security Guard for Metro Courier & Security Service and a member of St. Matthew Lutheran Church.
He is survived by his daughter, Katherine Elkins of Orlando, FL; two sons, Garry Lee Schwartzkopf of Columbus, OH, Edward David Schwartzkopf of Sunbury, OH; two stepsons, Steven Cox of Dallas TX, Robert J. McLaren of Ozark, MO; four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Jo Harter Schwartzkopf; one brother; one sister; parents, Edward L. and Lillie Nicol Schwartzkopf.
Funeral services for Mr. Schwartzkopf will be 1:00 pm Saturday, August, 29, 2015 at St. Matthew Lutheran Church with Rev. Karen Husby officiating. Burial will follow at Lowes Cemetery.
Visitation for Mr. Schwartzkopf will be from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm on Friday, August, 28, 2015 at Milner & Orr Funeral Home of Paducah, and from 10:00 am until 1:00 pm at the church.
Expressions of sympathy can be made to St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 2701 Broadway St, Paducah, KY 42001.
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