Leroy grew up in Hilmar and attended Hilmar schools. He was a very kind hearted, fun loving and outgoing man who wore his heart on his sleeve. Leroy cherished the time spent with his family and friends. He loved being a member of ECV 58. He loved hunting, fishing, trucking and was an avid Dallas Cowboys fan.
Leroy was the beloved son of Patricia Cairncross and Leroy F. Avila. He is survived by his sisters Teresa, Tammy and Heather; brothers Shane, Rick and Kevin; son Kody; daughters Amy and Kari; five grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents Alexander and Louise Avila and Manuel and Mary Pombo and step father Chuck Cairncross.
Leroy was deeply loved by his family and will be forever missed.
Visitation will be held on Monday November 14, 2016 from 4:00-7:00p.m. at Allen Mortuary. Funeral service will be Tuesday, November 15, 2016 at 10:00a.m. also at Allen Mortuary with burial to follow at Turlock Memorial Park. Please share your memories at www.AllenMortuary.com.