McCloud, Leroy (1915-2004)

Leroy McCloud was a teacher and educator. In 1941 he became the second black teacher in Englewood’s public schools. The Board hired McLoud to teach industrial arts at the newly segregated all-black Lincoln Junior High School. McCloud also became the first black principal in the Englewood schools. He was the principal of Lincoln, Roosevelt, and Cleveland schools. He retired in 1982 but continued to be involved in school and lecturing. He now has an elementary school named after him located in Englewood. He married Eula Davis in 1942. He had a son, Leroy.

"Mourners Bewail English Language." The Record, May 22, 1967, p. 34.

"Englewood educator Leroy McCloud, at 88." The Record, March 17, 2004, p.57.

"Leroy McCloud in the U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947." Ancestry.

"Leroy McCloud in the 1950 United States Federal Census." Ancestry.

1915-11-23

Moultrie, Georgia, USA

2004-03-13

"Mourners Bewail English Language." The Record, May 22, 1967, p. 34.