LeRoy Easley McKnight

Growing up and coming to Thorpe's Barbershop was always a joy because of the amazing spirits of Mr. Leroy, Mrs. Annette, and the late Mr. Thorpe. Thank you for the laughs and life lessons! Please accept our deepest sympathies, Mrs. Annette! The Lloyd Family (Frank, Margaret, Terrance, Terrill and Kendra)

HI Annette, I literally just found out! I am so sorry for your loss! I will keep you and the family in prayer!

Hi Annette, I happened to be looking at the obituaries looking for Eli's obit. and I saw LeRoy. My sincere condolences to you and your family. I wished so many times that you and LeRoy had come inside, when you dropped off the card, and I was experiencing my loss. I am so sorry I was not there for yours Annette. Many prayers and love, Velvet

It is with a sad heart that i'm writing. I just found out. Strength and comfort Annette. I've been coming there for years, always looking forward to Leroys wisdom and laughter. Praying for you and family. Shocked, sad...he'll be missed. Always Pastor Lynn

I am just learning of LeRoy's passing. I was a client of both LeRoy and Annette at Thorpe's in the early 90's before moving away. I have very fond memories of Leroy joking with Mr. Thorpe. And Mr. Thorpe would respond "Skank! I think I'm gonna drive to New York city!" Rest easy McKnight! Scottie Harris

REST IN HEAVEN UNK👑YOU'LL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN🕊🕊LOVE ALWAYS FAM👊🏾RAYMOND BARNES JR

Please accept our sympathy in this time of your loss. Leroy impacted our family in a positive blessed way. May you continue to trust God for your family guidance. Walt, Phyllis, Phillip and Jason Garrison

I will forever love and cherish the memories with my dear bro-cousin, Leroy McKnight, from our childhood throughout. Our conversations, laughter, remin niscences,debates, I'll cherish and forever remember. I'm missing him dearly now. To Annette, and to our entire family and friend, I pray that we are comforted and that we let the Leroy light continue to shine thru us. I thank God for putting Leroy in my life. Love and cherish Shirley Ferrell

Annette, let me repeat the message I sent you personally, I remember fondly what I saw of Leroy and you in Thorpe's Barbershop and I found it amazing! Sharing your lives at work and at home. An Admirable relationship embodying the miracle of family and unity. I continue to lift you and your family in prayer as you navigate these difficult times. Hugs and hearts to you Annette. Judy Dunston, your customer.

word can't express the sadness in my heart i love Annette and LeRoy what wonderful friends they are a pillow in the community from all ages 0-95 they gave us a place to come and talk about the love of community and how each one of us plays a part in making it better.

Mr. Leroy was always a great man and businessman I remember when my mother first took me to him to get a haircut and he always will keep you laughing and now I had to take my son to him for his first haircut McKnight family you are in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time Flythe family

Annette, my sincere and deepest condolences to you and your family. Cecilia Owens

I will never forget the many moments of sharing we had in the barbershop. It was a joy to come and have conversations regarding politics and many other opinions about life. Leroy will truly to missed. Dian Wilson

Deepest sympathy and prayers during this difficult time. The Riddick family

To Annette, my classmate and friend. Words cannot express how painful it is to think of Leroy's passing. My children, Randall, Andre, II and Adrian all are in shock that he is gone. Who will I have to give me the 411 on politics? LOL He will be truly missed! We love you! Elaine and Family!

Thorpes Barbershop was my barber for over 15 years. My fondest memories of the shop begin with the owner Mr. Thorpe (RIP) and how he would always sing " there's an old spinning wheel" Leroy would always mess with Mr. Thorpe ,discuss various topics from politics, to current events , sports, and business. Gotta appreciate Mrs Annette who would ensure young folks showed respect by addressing her with " yes or yes mam instead of "huh". The old school values are timeless and I so wish this generation received it. Leroy was skilled, efficient, and an excellent barber. If you ever saw him outside of the shop, he was cool, clean, and always spoke. I moved to Charlotte in 2011 but my hometown is Durham. Next time I'm home I plan to drop by there just for nostalgia purposes. Rest in Peace Leroy. This will forever be my childhood barbershop.

To Annette and the McKnight family, I am praying for your comfort and peace. Over the last twenty years you and Leroy have become family. Please let me know how I can be of assistance. Avis Artis

Rest, my brother. You did some pretty work while on this earth. I will miss your humor and gentle spirit. It's only been about 25 years since I met you and Annette. What a blessing to my life! During these troubling times, I know God called a humor heavy-hitter to keep heaven a joyful place. I hope I'll see you on the other side so we can laugh together once again. Love, Candice D. Brown

Mrs. Annette, I am so sorry to hear about Mr. LeRoy. I will keep you and your family in my prayers. Mama sends her love and support to you.

Sincerely, Kimberly Johnson Phyllis Johnson

I started going to Thorpe's Barbershop since 2001 as a Freshman at NCCU University. Mr. Leroy and I always talked about movies, tv shows , or what was going on in the news. I am forever grateful for all the great haircuts and service he provided. He was a great man and will be deeply missed. - Greg Clemmons

Sending prayers of comfort and strength to Mrs. Annette and the Mcknight Family. Mr. Leroy was one of a kind and he words of wisdom and knowledge will forever be in my heart. I always looked forward to going to the barbershop because not only did I leave with a haircut, but with a new history lesson, a money management lesson, a new way to look at politics. He was the best and I will forever remember him. Daunte' Marrow

Dear McKnight Family, you have my prayers during your time of grief. I rode by the barbershop just a few weeks ago for old-time sakes. My grandma started taking me to my haircut when I was a child, and I will always cherish those moments, as I grew up and became a man I would be one of the first in line early Saturday mornings. Thank you Ms. Annette and Mr. LeRoy for making sure my grandmother and I were always straight!

Ma Dot, Quan McNeil & Family

From: Prophetess Clarice Covington Timberlake Please Forgive Me... I Forgot to sign my name

Annette,my sincere condolences to you in the transitioning of Leroy. Just know "Beloved" that "Weeping Endures for One Night! But however long that Night may be,God will be there to hold you, to strengthen you, and he will gently lead you, to the other side of this devastation! Be Strong in the Lord... Amen⚘️

Rudolph Wilson, Jr. (Your Brother In-Law)

I will treasure the memories we had as a Sister and Brother. Love Your Sister, Prince McKnight Wilson

"Forever In Our Hearts" Love Your Niece Jacqwanda Wilson (Your Sister Prince McKnight Wilson Daughter and her Grandchildren Milton and Terry).

Our sincere condolences to the McKnight Family. You are in our thoughts and prayers. The Joe Thorpe Family

Our hearts breaks for you and your family.He will truly be missed. My boys grew up getting their hair cut from LeRoy. Whenever you went to the barber shop you wondered what the topic of the day was going to be cause LeRoy always had something for you, he was going to have the last word. He was a great man and barber. Rest in paradise my beautiful brother. Farrington Family

Annetta, When I think of Leroy I think: "The Man, The Myth, The Legend". In addition, as I reflect on Leroy, I ask you, friends, families and customers to google / YouTube~~ pause and listen to Frank Sinatra "MY WAY", Sandra Battle

Annetta, When I think of Leroy I think: "The Man, The Myth, The Legend". In addition, as I reflect on Leroy, I ask you, friends, families and customers to google / YouTube~~ pause and listen to Frank Sinatra "MY WAY"

Leroy had been cutting my hair for close to 30 yrs. The conversation and sense of humor was priceless!! I'm going to miss seeing and hearing him carry on with Annette. My sincere condolences to Annette and the family.

To Mr. Leroy i have coming to you and your wife for a very long. An deep down I am going to miss you. You will always be missed by all of us. You are a great man of god so you go rest down cause I know that god has a great place where all your friends and family are. God rest your soul. From Dacie, DARAN,KACQUETTA, Malik and Aisha!

Leroy you will really be missed, you started cutting my boys hair almost 30 years ago, and you and Arnette always opened your business to my family with a pleasant smile, and yes with Leroy and his topic's. Prayer's are going out to you Mrs. Arnette and your Family. Rest in Paradise Leroy!! Much love Jacquie, Veronica, Desmond, and Demetrius Sutton be blessed.

Annette, I am so sorry for this storm in your life. May God grant you peace and understanding during these times. Please call me if you need anything. I am here for you. - Debra Tabon

I started visiting Thorpe's Barber Shop several years ago. Leroy and his lovely wife Annette maintained a very respectable business. LeRoy had his opinions relating to many topics,as well as others in the shop. In spite of each of our different opinions, LeRoy always greeted me in a kind and respectful manner. He was not shy about his faith and I believe he was at peace. LeRoy will be missed. Rest In Peace

Mr. Leroy was a wonderful man. I enjoyed visiting and talking with him each time he cut my hair. He will be greatly missed. Thank you Mr. Leroy for your many haircuts over the years.

To my dear friend/sister I am so sorry for your loss of husband. He was a very kind and loving person an he knows how to make us right, so rest easy Mr. Leroy!

As a single mother with a son, I was a little nervous and scared going into a barber shop. I remember going in and seing 3 barbers. Mr. Leroy was the second chair. We walked in and every one was talking. He looked over at us and smiled and said have a seat. For all the years we went there the smile, laugh and Mr. Leroy's opinion's never changed. What I treasure is that nobody was safe. I remember, the day, I was "called out", I was so happy, we went back and forth. No matter how long between visits, he spoke to me and was genuinely interested in what I said to say. I honor him today because he made everyone feel relevant and special. I appreciate you also as the roll model to not only my son, my nephew and great nephew all had the pleasure of getting first hair cuts at the barber shop. My son and I cried and laughed as we remembered our time spent with you. Mostly laughed. Ms. Annette, I pray you feel Gods love, presence, and strength from all who not only loved Mr. Leroy, but Love you.

I must say that McKnight was a barrel of laughs for those of you that went to Thrope's Barber shop to get hair cut knows just what I'm talking about, at Thrope's LeRoy discussed a number of things all was a learning experience. Leroy was a great barber and will be missed by many. Rest easy MCKNIGHT will see you again on the other side Renee Daniels-Fulton

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.