Biography: Leroy Donald, Jr. age 73, of Little Rock, died July 2, 2009. He was born in Albany, MS on August 23, 1935 to the late Leroy Sr. and Mahala Ford Donald. Leroy attended the University of the South at Sewanee, TN and the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville. He was a member of the Sigma Nu social fraternity and the Sigma Delta Chi journalism fraternity. Leroy was a respected newspaper reporter and writer for the former Arkansas Gazette and the Arkansas Democrat Gazette. Leroy was a gregarious character who loved people. His fun loving spirit will be greatly missed. He is survived by his brother, Bill Donald and his wife Francis, his four children, Leroy Donald III, Rebecca Batsel, Joe Elam, and Richard Elam. He is also survived by eight grandchildren and his beloved cat, “Little Man”. There will be a celebration of Leroy’s life on Thursday evening from 5:00 – 8:00 PM at The Afterthought, 2721 Kavanaugh Blvd. in Little Rock. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Pulaski County Humane Society, the Little Rock Public Library System or to a charity of your choice. Cremation arrangements are by Ruebel Funeral Home, www.ruebelfuneralhome.com