Joseph “James” De Leon, 58, was called to heaven on Nov.22,2018 peacefully in his home in Buda, Tx. He was born on Jan.19,1960 to Zeke and Cuca De Leon.
He was a loving husband to Jerri of 40 years, a dad to three daughters, Mimi De Leon, Jessie Powell and husband David, Holly Salisbury and husband Jason, A grandfather to seven grandchildren, Celeste, Devin, Heaven, Josiah, Trae, Joseph and Rocket, a brother to Zeke De Leon Jr., Gloria Avalos, Angie Tenorio, Esther Leal and Alice Garcia. James was a son, an uncle and a friend to so many.
James worked locally for Texas Lehigh for 39 years and will always be remembered for his family gatherings where he enjoyed BBQing. James loved to go to the beach, camp, and ride the motorcycle with Jerri every chance they could.
James is preceded in death by his father, mother and youngest daughter, Holly Rae.
Honorary Pallbearer will be Jimmy Rayos and pallbearers include Mike Avalos, Alan Leal, Bo Oaks, Erik Garcia, Brandon De Leon, and Kevin Allen.
In James’ words “plants and flowers die, let’s help save a child’s life”. In lieu of flowers please donate to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.
Join us in celebration James' life during a time of visitation on Tuesday, November 27th, 2018 at Harrell Funeral Home, 1715 Kirby, Kyle, Texas from 5 to 7 pm, followed immediately with a roar from his beloved Harley and a Rosary service at 7pm. James' funeral mass will follow on Wednesday, November 28, 208 at Santa Cruz Catholic Church 1100 Main Street in Buda, Texas at 10:00 am with interment at Memory Lawn Memorial Park in Martindale.
Please visit www.Harrellfuneralhomes.com to share a fond memory, photograph, or condolence with James' family on his On-line memorial site.
