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~Leon Long~
BANDERA: Leon Royce Long, 69, passed away Wednesday, March 12, 2025. He was born September 9, 1955 in Hallettsville to the late Hubert Vernon Long and Myrtle Ruth (Hairell) Long. Leon was a simple hardworking man, He found joy in life’s simple pleasures-hunting, fishing, watching football, and sharing stories with friends and family. A skilled welder by trade, he provided a steady and honest living for his loved ones. He will be remembered for his quiet strength, his love for the outdoors, and the time he spent with those he cared for the most. Survivors are his daughter, Wendy Robledo and husband Jorge of Minnesota; three grandchildren, Jorge Robledo III, Trinity Gordon (Aaron), and Kendon Robledo; sisters, Ruth Ryland of Sweeny, Tx, Juanita Edwards of Victoria, Tx and Marjorie Friedel of Yoakum, Tx.; brothers , Vernon M. Long Sr. of Yoakum, Billy W. Long (Susan) of Gonzales, Tx., and Wesley Long (Tammy) of Montgomery, Tx. He is preceded in death by his parents, Hubert and Myrtle Long; his beloved wife, Carol (Winkenwerder) Long; infant twin sister, Lynda Joyce Long, sisters, Wanda Elaine Williams, and Shirley M. Fuller; brother, Kenneth Ray Long. Visitation 1 p.m., with Funeral Service at 2 p.m., Friday, March 21, 2025 at Thiele-Cooper Funeral Home, followed by burial at Salem Cemetery. Pallbearers Ben R. Long, Wes S. Long, Charlie Williams, Holly R. Long, Kenneth R. Long and Billy S. Long. Memorials may be given to any food bank in Leon’s honor. Arrangements by Thiele-Cooper Funeral Home, 361-293-5656. |