Leroy A. Egerton 80, of Tinton Falls, passed away peacefully at his home on July 23, 2024. Leroy was born to the late Robert & Ada Mae Egerton.
Leroy was educated in the Freehold school system and was a track athlete in high school. After graduation Leroy was employed at Millhurst Mills where his father was employed as a truck driver. Leroy married the love of his life Billie Jeanne Henderson on December 12, 1964. Leroy was drafted into the United States Army in 1966 and served in the Vietnam War. In 1968 he received an honorable discharge. Upon returning home he was employed by Midland Glass, and shortly thereafter was employed by NJ Motor vehicle and assisted many family and friends to obtain their driver’s license. Leroy became one of “NJ’s finest” a NJ State Trooper and retired in 1999.
Leroy loved to fish and spent time on the pier. He enjoyed social gatherings with family and friends especially his road trips to North Carolina. Leroy loved to joke and laugh even in illness. He was a member of the American Legion for many years. Leroy was proud to be a Vietnam Vet and enjoyed sharing the amount of time he served.
He is predeceased by his parents Robert & Ada May Egerton, his brothers William Robert & Clarence Ray Egerton and his beloved wife Billie Jeanne Egerton.
He leaves to cherish his memories cousins, raised as siblings Shirley, Mary, Liz, Edith, Daphine, Earline and Adolph; special cousin Ruby Oates; brother in-law Michael (Sheila) Caldwell; sister in-law Irene Cannady (Tony); nephews James Berry, Steven and Makel Caldwell; great niece Mila Sade Caldwell; God daughter Terri Lee; good friend George Scott and a host of cousins, family and friends.
