Gerald LaRoy, 74, of Erlanger, Kentucky passed away on Monday, May 7, 2018.

He was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan on June 16, 1943 to the late Marvin and Wilma Sportel-LaRoy. Mr. LaRoy was a Veteran of the United States Air Force and served his country during the Vietnam War.

Gerald is survived by his beloved Wife of 52 years, Sandy Birkbeck-LaRoy; three children Greg LaRoy, David (Amy) LaRoy and Linda (Rick) Johnson; nine grandchildren Nikki (Jeremy) Luthy, Robbie LaRoy, Christina LaRoy, Abigail LaRoy, Allison LaRoy, Hannah LaRoy, Sean LaRoy, Alexandria (Kenneth Brooks) Johnson and Michael (Holli Lockwitz) Johnson; three great grandchildren; two brothers, Bob (Sharon) LaRoy and Dale (Sherry) LaRoy as well as a host of other extended family members and friends all of whom will cherish his memory.

Memorial Services will be held at 3:00 pm on Thursday, May 10, 2018 with a visitation from 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm at Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions, 4350 Dixie Highway, Erlanger, Kentucky 41018. Pastor Bill Slaven will officiate. Burial will be at a later date at the Kentucky Veterans Cemetery North at the convenience of the family.

In lieu of flowers the family asks that In loving memory of Gerald, contributions may be made to Honor Flight, 175 South Tuttle Road, Springfield, OH 45505 or by visiting www.honorflight.org