GANSEVOORT --- LeRoy Leon Harwood, 90, passed away on Tuesday, January 28, 2020, at the Washington Center in Argyle, NY with his family by his side.

Born on January 26, 1930 in Granville, he was the son of the late LeRoy W. and Florence A. (LaFountain) Harwood.

On December 7, 1947, he married the love of his life, Beatrice Markes Harwood, in the town of Florida, Amsterdam, NY.

On November 14, 1951, when LeRoy was 21 years old, he proudly entered the U.S. Air Force, serving until his honorable discharge on November 13, 1955. He earned the Occupation Medal, as well as the National Defense Service Medal and the Good Conduct Medal for his service in Germany after WWII.

Before his service in the Air Force, he worked as a truck driver for O'Brien Slate Quarry in Granville.

For many years, Leroy attended the Faith Bible Baptist Church in Queensbury, NY.

Some of the things he loved to do included going camping with his wife, and he had a love for cooking and spending time with his family.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his loving wife, Beatrice Harwood, of 71 years and his brothers, William, Walter and Gerald Harwood.

Those left to cherish his memory are his children, Glenn Harwood, Clifford (Carol) Harwood, Marcia (Roy) Hazzard, Carlene Harwood, Chuck (Julie) Harwood, Arnold Harwood and Sherry (Nelson) Forbes; 12 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; 3 great-great-grandchildren; brother, Donald (Ginny) Harwood; also many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Calling hours will take place from 11a.m. to 12 p.m. Monday, February 10th at Baker Funeral Home, 11 Lafayette St., Queensbury, NY 12804.

A funeral service will follow at 12 p.m. with the Rev. Richard Yancy, pastor of Faith Bible Baptist Church, officiating.

Interment with military honors will follow at 2p.m. at Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery in Schuylerville.

In loving memory of LeRoy, contributions may be made to SPCA of Upstate New York, 588 Queensbury Ave, Queensbury, NY 12804.

Condolences and floral arrangements may be sent directly to Baker Funeral Home, 11 Lafayette St., Queensbury, NY 12804, or through www.bakerfuneralhome.com.