Tribute to Clarence Le Roy Fleming

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Mr. CALVERT. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor and pay tribute to my good friend Clarence LeRoy Fleming, who passed away on Saturday, November 7, 2020. Leroy was a tireless and compassionate member of our community and he will be deeply missed.

LeRoy was born on August 21, 1939 in Afton, Iowa to the late William Donald Fleming and Virgie ``Dee'' Jeter Fleming. After attending Afton High School, LeRoy worked for the Iowa Department of Transportation and attended a training program at Iowa State University. He moved to California in 1962 working as a lunch truck driver at Orange County Food Service. In the summer of 1963, LeRoy met the love of his life, Sylvia. They became engaged soon after and were married in August of 1964. Once married, LeRoy and Sylvia settled in my hometown of Corona, California.

In 1974, LeRoy and Sylvia purchased the Park N' Eat Drive In from Sylvia's mother, Anna Ensley. In 1984 after outgrowing their 6th Street location they moved to a larger location on Industrial Way in Corona. The business soon grew to over 65 lunch trucks. Together, LeRoy and Sylvia owned and operated Park N' Eat Industrial Catering for 39 years in Corona. In addition to being a successful businessman, LeRoy was a well-known and respected fundraiser for many community organizations within Corona. LeRoy truly had a servant's heart and devoted much of his time to helping the community, but his two favorite groups were the Corona Elks and Corona Host Lions.

In addition to his wife, Sylvia, LeRoy is survived by his children: Deanna (Dean), Robert (Rebecca), Jennifer (Eric), six grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. He is also survived by six younger brothers and sisters. I extend my heartfelt condolences to the Fleming family, his friends, and everyone fortunate enough to know LeRoy. Although LeRoy may be gone, the many contributions he made to his community and family will have a lasting impact.

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