Richard McLeroy, 69 of Midland, died on Sunday, May 11, 2003, at his residence. A private family memorial service will be held at a later date.He was born on January 29, 1934, in Woodsboro, Texas and married Donna Sue Cade on December 5, 1955 in Lubbock, Texas. He graduated from Texas Tech University in 1955 with a B.S. in Petroleum Geology. Richard moved extensively during military service and oilfield work settling in Midland in 2000. He served in the United States Air Force flying C130's and was an administrative officer in Vietnam from 1967-1968, earning the bronze star and was discharged as a major in 1976. Survivors include his wife, Sue McLeroy of Midland; two sons, Richard Kim McLeroy and wife, Darla, of Katy, Texas, and Lowell Keith McLeroy of Bryan, Texas; one sister, Nita Hammons of Sallisaw, Oklahoma; one brother, W.B. McLeroy, Jr. of Houston, Texas and numerous brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews. Memorials are suggested to the Hospice of Midland, 911 W. Texas, Midland, TX 79701. Arrangements under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Midland.www.npwelch.com,