Larry McElroy Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Larry McElroy of Canton, Ohio, who passed away at the age of 75, on September 3, 2025. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Larry McElroy to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Elizabeth McElroy (Howard) and James McElroy Sr.; his siblings, Clara Walker, Terry and Anthony McElroy; his brother-in-law Jesse Clark; and his nephews, Marcus McElroy and Allie "Junior" Walker Jr..
He is survived by: his wife Paulette McElroy (Massey) of Canton, OH; his daughters, Pebala Williams of Canton, OH and Shahada "Erica" Ismail (Mohamed) of Hudson, OH; his godson Christian Parker (Julie) of Louisville, KY.; his siblings, James "Chum" McElroy (Anna) of Altadena, CA and Linda "Jean" Clark of Canton, OH; his siblings-in-law, Allie Walker Sr. of Canton, OH, Kenneth "Pete" Massey (Patricia) of Canton, OH, Bernard Massey of Canton, OH, Randy Massey (Pamela) of Perry, OH, Daniel Steward of Cleveland, OH, Sarah Fite of Canton, OH, Gloria Massey of Canton, OH and Karen Byrd McElroy of Canton, OH; and his aunts and uncles, Curtis McElroy (Diane) of Kent, OH, Enoch "Boo Boo" Howard (Sonja) of Columbus, OH, William "Billboy" Massey (Nadine) of Canton, OH, Deidre Hughes of Columbus, OH, Donna "Tiny" Massey of Canton, OH and Pearla Mae McClendon of Massillon, OH.. He is also survived by 12 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, and many beloved relatives and friends.
Visitation was held on Tuesday, September 9th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Waltner-Simchak Funeral Home (2257 Mahoning Rd NE, Canton, OH 44705). A funeral service was held on Tuesday, September 9th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location. A burial was held on Tuesday, September 9th 2025 at the Bethlehem Cemetery.