On November 12, 1947 Leroy was born to Lloyd and Margaret (Redcherries) Runsabove in Pine Ridge, SD. Leroy is a direct descendant of Chief Little Wolf and Chief Red Cloud. He was also proud of the fact that he was related to President William McKinley. He received his education at Lame Deer Public School, Colstrip Public School, St. Labre Catholic School, and finally graduated from Lapwai High School. In April 1968 Leroy enlisted into the U.S Army. Soon after, he was deployed to Vietnam where he served his country until he was Honorably discharged in April of 1970. Leroy met the love of his life, his soulmate Charolette Brady in the summer of 1975. On October 6, 1978 they were married in Sheridan, WY. To this union they had two beautiful daughters, Autumn Dawn and Pepsi Webb. Their family became complete when they were blessed with a handsome son, George Douglas Mckinley in 2015. Leroy worked at the Bureau of Indian Affairs as a Heavy Equipment Operator from 1975 to 1992. He then moved to the Road Maintenance Department until his retirement in January 2016. Leroy is survived by: the love of his life Charolette, daughters Autumn Dawn and Pepsi Webb, son George Douglas McKinley, name sake Stacie Lee, grandchildren Branlee, N’zshonico, Jason Jr., Jacob, Cameron, Sylvia, Aiden, Kaiden, Sway, Diandra, and Halle, great grandchildren Sammy, Maniah, Spur Jr., Peyton, unborn due in May, Shaughnessy, Celeste, Ezelyn, and Kingston, brother Webby (Gail), sisters Rose, Georgia, and Margaret, sister in law Danna Runsabove and family, Charlene Robinson and family, brother in laws Robert Yellowfox and family, and Charleston Yellowfox and family, God children Robert Yellowfox Jr., Carol Costa, Mariah Yellowfox, and Frank Runsabove, adopted daughters Sunshine Curlee, Desiree Pavek, Leslie, Marti, and Misty LaFranier, adopted siblings Georgia and Bonnie Burns, Emma Harris, Connie Brien, Alonzo Walker, and Jack Burns, special friends Cleve LaFranier, Shannon Seminole, Leon Sioux, Ronnie Beartusk, and Jason Standing Elk. Leroy is preceded by his parents Lloyd and Margaret, brothers Bill and Cactus, sister Della, and Grandson Samuel. Relatives include: Posey, Chavez, Littlebird, Mexican Cheyenne, King, Red Cherries, Tall Bull, Wild Hog, Small, Harris, Spotted Elk, Medicine Top, Hiwalker, Lonebear, Kellum, Blackstone, Seminole, Shoulderblade, Whitewoman, Red Cloud, Brings, Collins, Susie Wilsey and family. Please accept our sincere apologies to anyone we may have overlooked, it was without intention.
Service Schedule
Traditional Wake
7:00 PM
Wednesday February 10, 2021
Lame Deer Mennonite Church
Lame Deer, Montana 59043
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ROBERT LITTLE WOLF says
TO THE FAMILY OF LEROY RUNSABOVE, THE NORTHERN CHEYENNE CHIEF COUNCIL EXTEND THEIR MOST SINCERE CONDOLENCES AND PRAYERS FOR STRENGTH DURING THIS MOST SAD, SORROWFUL AND MOURNFUL TIME FOR THE LOST OF A BELOVED LOVE ONE.
Fr. Jim Antoine says
Dear members of Leroy’s family, please accept my sympathies at the loss of this special loved one in your lives. Be assured of my remembrance in prayer for our God’s care of you during this time. Fr. Jim Antoine
Carla & Jay Johnson says
Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to the family of Leroy RunsAbove for the loss of Leroy. May he rest in peace!
Everett Tallwhiteman says
Rest In Peace, Leroy.
Steve Solis says
My condolences to the family..also my lost of a family member.3 Veterans..Thanks Leroy for your service and fire support. Going to miss our conversations of your stories. God bless you..
Mary Dillon says
I’m so sorry. Sending my love and my prayers.
We will see our loved ones again. 🙏🏼❤️