LeeRoy P. Crochet, of Dover, passed away on Saturday February 20, 2016 at Pinnacle Rehab. and Health Center, Smyrna. He was 71.

He was born in Raceland, LA, the son of the late Curtis and Thelma Crochet.

He retired as an auto mechanic at Pep Boys in Dover, and had formerly been employed as a truck driver for many years. Lee enjoyed cooking.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 42 years, Nita Marie Crochet.

He is survived by three children, Cody Crochet; Charity Shuler; and Lydia Pendarvis; a brother, James Crochet; a sister, Rose Pitre; and seven grandchildren.

Services in South Carolina will be announced at a later date.

To sign the online guestbook, please visit www.matthewsbryson.com.

Arrangements are by Matthews-Bryson Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Smyrna.