LeRoy Leslie James III

Born in New Orleans to the late LeRoy Leslie James Jr. and Carol Staats, LeRoy built a life filled with love and family.

He is survived by his devoted wife, Rhonda Warren James, with whom he shared 37 happy years of marriage and his beloved children, Michele Gruber and Michael E. (Renee) James. He also leaves behind his brother Rodney (Donna) James. He remained a friend to his former wife, Marilyn Vickery, the mother of his children. LeRoy will be missed by his cherished grandchildren, Christian (Ray Smith) Gruber and Brent (Jacob) Gruber. His great-grandchildren, Cecily Johnson, Piper Smith, and Remy Smith, brought him immense joy.

LeRoy was also the proud uncle of Eric Pitre, Eric (Teddy McCullough) James, Connor Detiveaux, and Sophia Warren.

After a long and fulfilling career at Metairie Bank, LeRoy embraced retirement by traveling, playing golf with the City Park Golf Club, and cheering on the New Orleans Saints and LSU Tigers football teams. He enjoyed family gatherings including those with his sister-in-law, Leslie (Chad) Detiveaux and brother-in-law, Philip (Julie) Warren.

Family and friends are invited to remember LeRoy at a gathering at his home on Saturday, February 15, 2025, between 11 and 2. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in his honor to St. Jude Children’s Hospital.