Leroy M. Surplus passed away at his home in Richland on November 14, 2011. He was born July 11, 1943 in Twin Falls Idaho, and moved to Richland in 1947. Leroy worked as the foreman at Metalfab in West Richland for many years.

He is survived by his mother Mary Surplus, wife Laurel, children J. Cory wife Kim and Terra Watkins husband Terry, sister Margaret Bumgarner husband Ken, nephews Bruce and Scott Surplus, 6 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. He is preceded by his father Tom Surplus and brother Harold Surplus.

As a child, Leroy loved to play baseball until he discovered horses. To the end of his life, he loved to team-rope and just be with his horse.

At his request, there will be no service. Friends and family are invited to remember his life on Friday, November 18 from 5:00 to 8:00 at 510 Cottonwood, Richland.