Charles Leroy Todd

Charles Leroy Todd, 73, of Willis, passed away Monday, July 27th, surrounded by family at HCA Houston Healthcare Conroe. He was born to the late Francis Leroy “Sonny” and Ruby Imogene Todd, December 28, 1946 in Elk City, Oklahoma. He was married to Rondelia Ann Todd for 44 years. Leroy is survived by his sisters Glorya Jean Todd of Elk City, OK and Deborah Barrett of Pawnee, OK; his three sons, Rodney Lynn Romero of Willis, TX; Charles Aaron Todd of Denton, TX; and Shawn Nathan and his wife Cristel Todd of McKinney, TX. He is also survived by nine grandchildren, two great grandchildren and family and many friends. Leroy loved his wife “Baby doll” as he called her, and once chased a burglar down the street butt naked with a baseball bat to protect her. He often told the story of how they met and how she loved his brand new blue GTO, 4 in the floor and how she buried the tires in the mud when she wasn’t supposed to. He knocked on her granddad’s door to sell him insurance just to meet her. He asked to take her out and was told that she better be back by 10p.m. They went on to build a family of 3 boys, many grandchildren and great grandchildren who loved them dearly. He was devastated by her passing in 2014 and could often be seen at her graveside, bringing flowers. He loved black coffee and he loved food. The coffee better be fresh and the food better be hot! The yellow house was a place to be for fellowship over coffee and breakfast. The stories told will be sorely missed. If you ate with Leroy it was hard to beat him to the check. He loved spending time and money on his family and friends. He changed the lives of many around him for the better and he never met a stranger! He believed there was a right way to do things and a right way to treat people. Your word was your bond. He is truly someone you could call friend. He didn’t judge, but he didn’t beat around the bush either. With Leroy, you always knew where you stood. He wanted the best for everyone even if that required being tough on them. Leroy spent his early years in the U.S. Army National Guard and then worked his way up in the oil business from working on offshore oil rigs, mud logging and finally retiring with Exxon Mobil in the Data center. Before there was an internet, there was a Leroy! Drilling personnel from around the world would routinely call Leroy to get news, sports updates, and often, in lifesaving emergency situations, have him order flowers for nearly forgotten anniversaries and birthdays. It was hard to get a one up on Leroy. Many times, he would ask a Technical question, wait for the answer, and immediately follow with, “that is what I was thinking.” He was well loved on drilling rigs around the world from Scotland to Nova Scotia. If you were to travel across the globe to an offshore rig, it wouldn’t be uncommon to be asked, “how is old Leroy?” Big personality and an even Bigger heart, he was well loved and treasured around the world. Leroy was very involved with the church and local community. He was a respected member and treasurer at the 1st Assembly of God in Willis and worked at the local food bank. Leroy is preceded in death by his wife, Rondelia Todd; his dad, Leroy “Sonny” Todd; his mother, Imogene Todd. A viewing will be held from 6pm to 8pm on Thursday, July 30th at Sam Houston Memorial Funeral Home in Willis. Funeral Services will be held at 10 am on Friday, July 31st in the Chapel at Sam Houston Memorial Funeral Home in Willis with burial following services at Smith Memorial Park. Condolences may be left a www.shmfh.com

Charles Leroy Todd

December 28, 1946 - July 27, 2020