Mickey Lecroy

Mickey LeCroy of Lexington, North Carolina passed away suddenly at home on March 10, 2010 at the age of 71. Mickey was born on March 4, 1939 in Savannah, Georgia to the late Clarence and Cleo LeCroy. He graduated from Georgia Technical Institute in Atlanta in 1960 and accepted a position as a chemical engineer with PPG Industries where he remained for the full 41 years of his career in Lexington and Shelby, North Carolina. At the time of his retirement in 2001, he held the position of Manager of Environmental Services. Mickey is survived by his wife of 49 years, Judy G. LeCroy of the home and by his three children: Charles Michael LeCroy, Jr. of Asheville, NC (wife is Debbie LeCroy); Mark Alan LeCroy of Morganton, NC (wife is Sara LeCroy); and Nancy LeCroy Mohler of Iowa City, Iowa (husband is Peter Mohler). He is also survived by 10 grandchildren that he adored: Ella Mohler, Caroline Mohler and John Mohler of Iowa City, Iowa; Devan Faulkner, Dallas Faulkner, Ashley LeCroy, Charlie LeCroy, and Max LeCroy of Asheville, NC; and Katie LeCroy and Beth LeCroy of Morganton, NC. Mickey was totally devoted to his wife, family and his church, First Baptist of Lexington. Mickey touched too many people to count with his selfless love and compassion for others and the strength of his faith. He served as Vice-Moderator of the Board of Deacons, member of the Finance Committee, and member of the choir of First Baptist Church at the time of this death. He was also a faithful board member of the Crisis Ministry of Davidson County, and he volunteered with the Pastor’s Pantry and Meals on Wheels. His Sunday School class, Crusaders, opened the homeless shelter in Lexington. Mickey enjoyed numerous mission trips nationally and internationally, including serving on Disaster Relief Teams for North Carolina Baptist Men. Mickey was known for his wit and humor and loved competition in sports, especially tennis, and games. He won numerous medals both on the local and state level in the Senior Games for table tennis, tennis and horseshoes. Mickey was a true beachcomber, enjoying spending time at Ocean Isle Beach with his family and his boat. During his retirement years he loved to travel with Judy and visit with his children and grandchildren. Arrangements are being handled by Davidson Funeral Home. A visitation with the family will occur beginning at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, March 12, 2010, at the funeral home with a memorial service to occur at First Baptist Church in Lexington at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 13, 2010. In lieu of flowers the family would request that memorials be sent to the Global Missions Offering through First Baptist Church of Lexington, P. O. Box 436. Lexington, NC 27293.