LeRoy James Clarkson

Funeral Services for LeRoy J. Clarkson age 86 of Neligh, Nebraska will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Neligh with Father John Norman officiating. Burial will be in Laurel Hill Cemetery in Neligh, Nebraska with Military Rites conducted by Neligh American Legion Post #172 and VFW #5287. Visitation will be 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Monday, August 19, 2024 at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church with Wake Service at 7:00 p.m. LeRoy passed away on August 16, 2024 at Antelope Memorial Hospital in Neligh, Nebraska. Condolences may be directed to the family at www.beyersnidermemorialfh.com

LeRoy James Clarkson born June 9, 1938 to James and Bernadine (Reicks) Clarkson at Petersburg, Nebraska. He attended school at Concord, Nebraska. LeRoy was enlisted in the United States Navy in March 1956 and was discharged in October, 1957. On June 28, 1958, he was united in marriage to Sally Kay in Dixon, Nebraska. They moved to Neligh in 1968. He worked several jobs as a mechanic. The job he loved the most was working at Neligh Oakdale School, helping students and taking them to their sports events and field trips for 18 years. Retiring from school he worked at Bomgaars for 10 years and at Antelope County Museum. He belonged to Neligh American Legion. He enjoyed golfing and playing cards.

Survived by his wife, Sally Clarkson, Neligh, NE. Children: Deanna (Marv) Hagberg of South Sioux City, NE; Lori (Chuck) Froberg, Norfolk, NE; Kimberly (Paul) Pate of Las Vegas, NV; Tom (Serena) Clarkson, of Vermillion, SD; and Scott (Lori) Clarkson of Norfolk, NE. 11 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Sister, Sylvia Evert of Fremont, NE; brothers, Keith (Doris) Clarkson of Laurel, NE; Leonard (Carol) Clarkson of Creighton, NE; and Robert (Deb) Clarkson of Concord, NE.

Preceded in death by his parents; son, Jimmie; brothers, LaVerne and Francis; sister-in-law, Sandra, and brother-in-law Roger.