Judge Box was attacked with a stroke of paralysis from which he never rallied. His wife, daughter and brother were in attendance at his death bed. Judge Box was known throughout the state, having held several offices at the hands of the people, and at the time of his death was serving the third term as Judge of this Judicial Circuit. He leaves a wife and two daughters to mourn.
He was elected Circuit Judge of the Seventh District Court 3 times. He defeated Judge Whitlock by a large majority of two to one. Leroy Box first studied medicine, of which he was fascinated with. Then he began the study of Law and became an attorney in Ashville. One day while he was presiding in his courtroom he received some alarming news about his son Albert E. Box. In a handwritten memoranda from his wife Sarah V. Box, it stated that their son was seriously ill. Judge Box rushed to the bedside of his son in their son in their upscale mansion home immediately after hearing the news. Albert, a college student at the University of Alabama in St. Clair County, died several days later of malaria.
Less than 8 years later, Judge Box died of a stroke while in office while presiding in his Courtroom in Edwardsville, Alabama on March 26, 1895.
The remains of Judge Box were brought to his home on Tuesday evening. The church was crowded with relatives and friends, besides there were many colored people at the church to take a last look at the man who had always been their friend.
Children:
1. Lula Eugina Box b. 24 Jan 1867 d. 26 Dec 1939
2. Albert Eugene Box b. 30 May d. 24 Sep 1887
3. Stella Irene Box b. 22 Feb 1872 d. 12 Jan 1947

Leroy was the Grandson of the founder of St. Clair County, Alabama and first Judge Henry Robert Box 1765-1835.

One of the most prominent citizens of Ragland was Leroy F. Box, born April 9, 1837 on his father's farm near the Coosa River. He was the son of Allen and Mary Box. Leroy taught school for several years and served as Superintendent of St. Clair County
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groom's name: Leroy F. Box
bride's name: Sarah J. Vandegrift
marriage date: 22 Apr 1866
marriage place: St Clair, Alabama
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Last Name: Box
Birth Information: USA, Alabama
Branch: Infantry
Regimental Unit: 10th Alabama Regiment
Company Unit: A
Pension Rec: No
Authority: Historical record roll covering data to 1865/01/01
First Name: Leroy MI: F
Marital Status: Single
Occupation: Teacher
Enlistment Date: 1861/06/04
Enlistment Information: Age 24, Alabama, Ashville, Sergeant, Elected Junior 2 Nd Lieutenant 1862/05/20,Promoted 1st Lieutenant 1864/11/02.
Engagements: Drainsville, 61/12/20, Siege of Yorktown 62/04, Seven Pines, 62/05/31, Battle before Richmond Gaines Mill 62/06/27,Battle before Richmond, Fraziers Farm 62/ 06/30, Second Manalsas 62/08/30, Siege at Harpers Ferry 62/09/13-15, Sharpsburg 62/09/17,
Fredericksburg 62/12/13, Chancellorsville 63/05/02, Salem Church 63/05/03, Gettysburg 63/07/2-3, Bristow Station, 63/10/19, Mine Run, 63/11/30, Battle of Wildernep 64/05/06, Spotsylvania 64/05/12, Hanover Junction 64/05/25, Alleys Station 64/06/01
Remarks: Residence Ashville, Alabama.
Present Siege of Turkey Ridge, Absent on detail or duty by order, Williamsburg, 62/05/05. Absent due to illness, Wilcox Farm 64/06/22-23, Reams Station 64/06/29. Absent on Furlough 64/07/30 Crater64/08/16 Deep Bottom, 64/08/21, 64/08/25 Reams Station 64/10/27