Bill H. DeLeon, age 55, gained his angel wings on Tuesday, December 7, 2021, while at Baylor University Medical Center Dallas. Bill fought a courageous battle against cancer. Born in San Marcos, Texas on November 8, 1966, Bill was the youngest of nine children. He graduated from San Marcos High School in 1985 where he met his high school sweetheart, and later wife, Annette DeLeon. Bill and Annette married October 24, 1992, and moved to Grand Prairie, Texas for Bill’s career. With over 30 years of experience in finance, Bill was a district manager at Southern Management Corporation.
Bill is preceded in death by his father, Marciano Prado DeLeon, mother, Delores Hurtado DeLeon, and sister, Nelda Lugo. Bill was a devoted husband and father. He is survived by his wife of 29 years, Annette DeLeon, and daughter, Lauren Elizabeth De-Leon. He is also survived by his siblings Mark DeLeon of Lynchburg, Virginia, Richard DeLeon of San Marcos, Texas, Miguel De-Leon of Oceanside, California, Mario DeLeon of San Marcos, Texas, Gilbert DeLeon of New Braunfels, Texas, John Paul DeLeon of San Marcos, Texas, and Nancy Lugo of San Marcos, Texas, numerous nieces, nephews, other family, and many friends.
In Bill’s spare time, he enjoyed camping in his RV, boating, grilling, and entertaining family and friends at his home. Whether he was dancing or singing, Bill was the life of every party. Bill had an infectious smile and a wonderful sense of humor; he could brighten anyone’s day. No matter what life threw at Bill, he continued to have an optimistic outlook on life.
Funeral services are entrusted to Bean-Massey-Burge Funeral Home in Grand Prairie, Texas. Public visitation will be held on Wednesday, December 15 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Bean-Massey-Burge Funeral Home. Final funeral services are entrusted to Thomason Funeral Home in San Marcos . Public visitation will be held on Friday, December 17 from 3 to 5 p.m. at Thomason Funeral Home in San Marcos. A recitation of the Holy Rosary will take place at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in San Marcos on Friday, December 17 at 7 p.m. A funeral mass will be celebrated at St. John’s on Saturday, December 18 at 11 a.m. Interment will follow at Memory Lawn Memorial Park in Martindale, Texas.
Serving as pallbearers will be Aaron Lugo, Jason DeLeon, Joshua DeLeon, Jeremy Lugo, Lance Espinoza, Frank Rodriguez Jr., Michael Torrez, and Richard Soliz Jr. Serving as honorary pallbearers will be Michael James DeLeon and Mychael Mendoza.
The family wishes to express their heartfelt appreciation for all of the prayers and condolences for the loss of their beloved Bill. Bill was loved by so many and will be missed dearly.
Memorials may be made in Bill’s name to the Leukemia Lymphoma Society.
Out of respect for the family and safety for others, face masks are highly recommended throughout all services.
