Leroy Virgil Brownfield, 93 of Cedar Rapids, died Thursday, August 16, 2007 at Willow Gardens Care Center.  Memorial service will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, August 20, 2007 at Brosh Chapel in Cedar Rapids.  Visitation will be an hour prior to services Monday at Brosh Chapel.  Private family inurnment will be at a later date.

Leroy was born January 23, 1914 in Cora, Missouri.  He married Elsie Hiemstra.  Leroy retired from Wilson's Packing Plant after 35 years.  He enjoyed playing cards and having a good time.  He often liked to shop at second hand stores and find treasures for him and his family.

Leroy is survived by his wife Elsie; daughter Harriett Wiggins; granddaughters Bridgette Brownfield and Tricia Inman; grandsons Brian Brownfield, Todd Beyer, and Toby Beyer; seven greatgrandchildren; daughter-in-law Rose Regan; and a special friend, Harry Birch.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his sons Mitchell Brownfield and Virgil Brownfield.

Memorials may be directed to the family.