LeRoy Percy

1860–1929 (age 69)

Planter/Lawyer

Biography

LeRoy Percy, a planter and attorney, approached each challenge with an abiding sense of justice and a desire to build bridges across the community he loved. His efforts in the courtroom and on the plantation reflected a belief in responsible stewardship and in the dignity of every person he encountered.

As a steward of both land and civic life, Percy promoted education, the arts, and respectful discourse, believing that the future depended on thoughtful collaboration. His legacy endures in the lives he touched and the values he championed.