LeeRoy Courville Sr. of Auburn died Dec. 2, 2018, at the age of 68.

He was born Dec. 11, 1949, to Amos and Neavitt Courville. Other children in the family were Steve, Delwin, Shirley, Linda, Nadine, Michael and Deany.

He enjoyed teaching the younger generations of the lessons he had learned throughout his life. Family was always his number-one priority. Favorite pastimes including fishing, cutting wood, hunting, gardening, dancing and most of all spending time with family. He enjoyed gathering with family to watch football or WWE, attending birthday celebrations or simply sitting around conversing.

He is survived by his wife, C. Gerri Williams; sons Leeroy and Tommy; four grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

A visitation and prayer service took place Dec. 5 with a funeral service on Dec. 6 at the Muckleshoot Shaker Church. Burial was at Courville Cemetery.

Services were by Weeks’ Funeral Home in Buckley.