Leon was born on April 11, 1922 in Bartlett, Texas to Octaviano and Ignacia (Hernandez) Vasquez.
He married Eloise Vargas on November 23, 1940 in Spur, Texas.
Leon was a farmer his entire life, having a green thumb, enabling him to grow just about anything.
He loved planting and sowing the ground and watching his hard work provide results.
After retirement he ministered the word, pastoring 5 churches.
He felt his greatest accomplishment was presenting the ministry to many who never knew the Lord, bringing people to God and His Savior, Jesus Christ.
He lived life for his family and ministering the word of God.
He is survived by his wife of 72 years, Eloise Vasquez; children, Leandro Vasquez, Consuelo Garcia, Alfred Vasquez, Cecilia Rios, Juanita Kay Valdez, Guadalupe Romero, Juan Vasquez, Irma Sanchez, Leonard Vasquez, Margie Valerio, Olivia Islas and Norma Lara along with numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, daughter, Leonor Casillas and brothers, Santos and Jessie Vasquez and an infant sister.
Prayer service will be held at 7 PM on Friday, March 1, 2013 at Resthaven Abbey Chapel.
Funeral service will be held at 2 PM on Saturday, March 2, 2013 at Nueva Vision Iglesia Bautista in Ralls with burial to follow at Ralls Cemetery.
Condolences may be offered at www.resthavenfuneralhome.com
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