Michael Dewayne McLeroy, Sr., son of Carol Gribble McLeroy and the late James Bernard McLeroy, was born on Thursday, November 16, 1967, in Hayti and departed this life on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, at his residence in Malden at the age of 56 years 9 months 26 days. Survivors include his son, Michael McLeroy, Jr. of Malden; his daughter, Carol Faye McLeroy of Malden; granddaughter, Rose Elsie McLeroy of Malden; mother, Carol McLeroy of Malden; brother, James Bernard McLeroy, Jr. of Virginia, other relatives and many friends. Memorial service will be held on Sunday, September 15, 2024, at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses in Malden. Powell Funeral & Cremation Services, Kennett is in charge of arrangements.