Leroy C. Jones of Carrizo Springs passed away Sunday, February 11, 2024, peacefully at home. He was one of the last True Cowboys. He was a rancher his whole life, he served on the Soil and Water Board for 55 years. One time he helped a neighbor rancher and friend that needed help getting an alligator out of his cattle tank. Leroy lassoed the alligator and got it out of the tank.

He was in the U.S. Army and his job in the Army was setting up phonelines for the American Army to have a way to communicate.

He traveled to India, Hawaii and China and other places putting up phonelines.

He was a loving grandfather and father-in-law. He was a loyal friend, he was always willing to help a friend, helping in the Carrizo Springs Committee.

He is survived by his daughter-in-law, Dianna Moulder and his two granddaughters, Candace Szezerba and Dana Moulder, by 2 great granddaughters and 6 great great grandchildren and 2 nieces.

Funeral arrangements are by Leonard Funeral Home, 707 W. Houston St., Carrizo Springs, Texas 78834,(830).876.2119. You may express your condolences, share your favorite memories and sign the guestbook online at www.leonardfunerals.com.