Leroy Beauford

Deacon Leroy Beauford was born in Alvin S.C. on March 29, 1942. He was the fourth of eleven children born to the late Rev Michael and Viola Vice Beauford. Leroy departed this life to be with the Lord on May 12, 2024. Leroy attended the segregated public schools of Berkeley County South Carolina. When he was only 13 years old, his parents gave permission to obtain his driver’s license. Leroy was given the job of driving his mother to the grocery store. At the age of 16, Leroy worked part-time for the Berkley County School System, driving the school bus. He graduated in 1961 from Russellville High, (Home of the Dragons). After graduation at the age of 18, Leroy moved to Baltimore, Maryland. He secured employment with Johns Hopkins Hospital as a surgical technician, preparing operating rooms and equipment. After his brief employment at Johns Hopkins Hospital, he began his career with the Baltimore Mass Transit Administration. During this time, he received numerous recognitions and safety awards for his exceptional work. Leroy worked as a bus driver and later a light rail operator. He retired from Baltimore Mass Transit Administrations with a total of 38 years of service. Leroy accepted Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior at an early age and was baptized at Bethlehem Baptist Church in Alvin, South Carolina under the leadership of Rev William Manigault. Not long after arriving in Baltimore, Leroy met and married the love of his life, the late Frances Louise Reddit Beauford. They were married for forty-two years before her departure from this life on September 1, 2007. Leroy was a member of Southern Baptist Church for over 40 years. In his earlier days, he enjoyed singing on the Male Chorus and was known for leading his favorite song, “Sending Up My Timber.” He also enjoyed attending the weekly midday Bible Study at Friendship Baptist Church. Leroy loved watching sports, traveling, fishing, and spending time with his family. He was known for his cheerful manner, easy-going personality, and spiritual encouragement. Leroy enjoyed talking to people and was always ready to share a good story. One of his favorite things to do every Sunday was visiting his brother and sister-in-law (Jimmy and Earlene). He would go over their house to watch whatever game was on tv and enjoy a good meal. Leroy lived a full life. Leroy had one son that preceded him in death, Efern Kinlaw. He leaves to cherish his memory two sons Peri Shaw, (Freida), Aaron Beauford (Anita), one daughter, Shelley Harris, one sister, Loretta Foreman, three brothers Benjamin Beauford (Chrstine), Donnie Beauford (Debbie) Michael Beauford Jr. (Brenda), three aunts Lila Mae Spears, Christine Vice, Ellinor Beauford, a special niece, Violet Washington (Maurice) and a caring nephew John Allen Beauford (Cathy), eight sisters-in-law, Iva Beauford, Marion Ingram (Jimmy), Linda Butler (James), Ernestine Wilkins (Joseph), Shirley Hayes, Carlinda Wilson, Mary Clay, Robbin Day, four brothers-in-law, Thomas Clinton (Rita), Wesley Greer II, Charles Wilson (Sherry), Dominic Wilson, seven grandchildren, Aaron Beauford Jr., (Carla), Joshua Rix, April Beauford, Austin Beauford, Rachel Harris, Mikel Shaw, Carrington Shaw, one great grandson, Samuel Leroy Beauford and a host of cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.

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Leroy Beauford

March 29, 1942 - May 12, 2024