Leroy “Butch” Shirey Sr., age 84 of Perry, formerly of Natchitoches, Louisiana, passed away September 15th, 2026 at Burton Health Care. He was born April 11th, 1942 in Oil City, Pennsylvania to the late Carl and Alice Shirey.
Butch was a retired truck driver. He was a U. S. Army veteran and a member of the Amvets Post 1971.
Butch was the loving husband of the late Blanche M. Shirey; beloved father of Leroy (Kimberly) Shirey Jr., Dennis (Linda-deceased) Rule, Bill (Nancy) Rule, and the late Robert Rule; grandfather of Dustin Shirey, Gabrielle Shirey, Elizabeth (Larry) Nevil, and Amanda Rule; great grandfather of Keegan, Harrison, Jackson, and Alaia; brother of Sharon (Syl-deceased) Ceci, Barb (Don-deceased) McGinnis, and the late Joyce “Peach” (Charles) Bowie; uncle to many nieces and nephews.
The Shirey family will receive family and friends from 4:00 – 7:00 PM Tuesday, September 22nd, 2026 at Jeff Monreal Funeral Home, 1000 Mentor Ave., Painesville. A Memorial Service will be held at 6:30 PM Tuesday at the funeral home. Private burial at a later date.
Donations can be made in Butch’s name to Amvets Post 1971, 4128 Main St., Perry OH 44081.
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4 Replies to “Leroy “Butch” Shirey Sr.”
I am so sorry to hear of Uncle Roy’s passing. I really thought a lot of him and he was such a big help to daddy years ago for daddy’s military things that had to be taken care of. Prayers for all of the family.
We are deeply saddened by the loss of Roy! He was one of the favorites at Amvets Post 1971.. Kayleigh and I loved him, and he actually thought of us like family. He introduced me at the hospital as his brother, which warmed my heart! And we thought of him the same! We will miss him so much, his warm smile and sparkling personality. He was such a great man! Roy, I know you are reading this, we love you brother ! At peace with Blanche again ♥️ You will be forever in our hearts!!
Leroy, sorry to hear about your dad. We know that absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. Pastor Flatt
RIP Uncle Roy…you earned your place in heaven. I will forever be greatful for the time you spent with Daddy(Doc) while he was in the nursing home and I lived in Texas and couldn’t be there with him every day. He loved you dearly as I did too. Til we meet again in Heaven😥
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