About Leroy Tyus
Lived 1916 – 1998 (aged 82). Leroy Tyus was an American politician and real estate developer.
Eddie Leroy Tyus (1916–1998) also known as LeRoy Tyus, was an American politician, real estate developer, and state legislator in Missouri. Also known as E. Leroy Tyus.
Biography Leroy Tyus was born in Brownsville, Tennessee. The others involved in the legal case included Sorkis Webbe Jr., an alderman in the 7th Ward; Sorkis Webbe Sr., a powerful St. Louis politician; Thomas E. Zych, politician and president of the St. Louis Board of Aldermen; James D. Cullen, Jr. a lawyer; and Eugene P. Slay, a businessman.
He died from complications of a heart attack on October 15, 1998, at the Vencor Hospital in St. Louis. His the namesake of Tyus Court in St. Louis.
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Who was Leroy Tyus?
American politician, real estate developer (1916–1998)
When was Leroy Tyus born?
Leroy Tyus was born on 4 February 1916 in Brownsville.
When did Leroy Tyus die?
Leroy Tyus died on 15 October 1998 in St. Louis.
What was Leroy Tyus's occupation?
Leroy Tyus was a politician and real estate developer.
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Leroy Tyus was American.
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