Victor R. DeLeon
March 10, 1936 - May 2, 2022
Victor R. DeLeon, 86, of Rockdale passed away Monday, May 2, 2022 at Baylor, Scott & White in Temple. He was born on March 10, 1936 to Anselmo and Manuela (Roma) DeLeon in School Land, Texas. He worked as an automotive mechanic. He loved spending time with his grandbabies. He enjoyed working, plowing, farming, and fishing. He could often be found sitting in his front yard talking with his friends and neighbors. He is preceded in death by a daughter, Lina Fulkerson; and two granddaughters, Alise Victoria DeLeon and Victoria Mantey. Victor is survived by his children, Dora Mantey and husband Marvin of Rockdale, Patricia DeLeon of Lacey Lakeview, Eloisa Thomas of Rockdale, Victor DeLeon and wife Ilona of Elgin, Otila Hernandez and husband Miguel of Rockdale, Cynthia Paniagua of Mexia, Dolores Nino of Bryan, and Harry McGuyer of San Antonio; numerous siblings; 18 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; and 1 great-great grandchild. A graveside service will be held at 10:00 am on Friday, May 6, 2022 in I.O.O.F. Cemetery in Rockdale. Officiating will be Harry McGuyer. Visitation will be 6:00 – 8:00 pm on Thursday at Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home in Rockdale. Serving as Pallbearers are Chris Mantey, Dale Mantey, Troy Bice, Jr., Justin Bice, John Curtis, and Lee Llanas. Honorary pallbearers are Josh DeLeon, Pete Riojas, Miguel Hernandez, Victor A. DeLeon, and Tyler Fulkerson.
Victor R. DeLeon, 86, of Rockdale passed away Monday, May 2, 2022 at Baylor, Scott & White in Temple. He was born on March 10, 1936 to Anselmo and Manuela (Roma) DeLeon in School Land, Texas. He worked as an automotive mechanic. He loved spending... View Obituary & Service Information