Chief LeRoy passed away peacefully at home with his loving wife Loretta at his side. He was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer about a year and a half ago. His strength allowed him to battle his sickness while he ensured his wife was settled into their home in Selma.
Chief LeRoy began his career with CDF in 1971 as a Firefighter in the Fresno-Kings Unit. In 1972 he became a Fireman and in 1974 he promoted to Fire Apparatus Engineer. In 1981 he promoted again to Miramonte Camp as a Fire Crew Supervisor (Fire Captain). In 1987 Renny Leroy promoted to Battalion Chief at the California Institute for Women Training. In 1991 Chief LeRoy transferred to the Tuolumne-Calaveras Unit at Baseline Camp. In 1994 he transferred to the Emergency Command Center until 2001 when he promoted to the Assistant Chief – Administrative Officer. In 2003 Chief LeRoy returned to Baseline Camp and retired in 2006.
The funeral services for Renny LeRoy are scheduled for 1300 hours on Tuesday, April 8th at University Vineyard Church in Fresno. The address is 4910 Woodrow Ave. Fresno, 93726.
Cards can be sent to:
Loretta LeRoy
1178 Mill Street
Selma, CA 93662