Leroy Francis Koerner

July 10, 1951 - April 7, 2018

Leroy Francis Koerner, 66, of Collinsville, TX, after an 11-month courageous battle, broke the chains of ALS surrounded by his family to be with God and his loved ones in Heaven on Saturday, April 7, 2018 in Denison, TX.  Leroy was born July 10, 1951 in Denton, TX to William and Marcella (Bindel) Koerner.  He married Charlotte Free on August 1, 1980 in Denton, TX.Leroy is survived by his wife, Charlotte of Collinsville, TX; son, Travis Koerner of Collinsville, TX; three daughters, Katie Koerner and boyfriend Bo Brock of Sherman, TX, Molly Koerner of Collinsville, TX, Callie Sawyer and husband Mark of Denton, TX; three brothers, Floyd Koerner and wife Kathy of Pilot Point, TX, Donnie Koerner and wife Elise of Canyon Lake, TX, Gary Koerner of Pilot Point, TX; two sisters, Linda Newton and husband Sidney of Granbury, TX, Sharon Stuckly and husband Larry of Pilot Point, TX; and sister-in-law, Carol Free of Bolivar, TX; as well as, many nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Marcella.Visitation will be held 7:00PM-8:00PM, Wednesday, April 11, 2018 at Slay Memorial Chapel in Aubrey, TX.  A funeral service will be held at 10:00AM, Thursday, April 12, 2018 at Slay Memorial Chapel in Aubrey, TX with Rev. Luther Slay officiating.  Interment will follow at St. Thomas Cemetery in Pilot Point, TX.  Online condolences may be shared at www.slaymemorialfuneralhome.com.Arrangements are under the direction of Terri Slay and Slay Memorial Funeral Center. To send a flower arrangement to the family of Leroy Francis Koerner, please click here to visit our Sympathy Store.