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https://livestream.com/accounts/7325565/leroysauls https://www.flipsnack.com/alcbf/sauls-funeral-program-7ulbi8pd1j.html Leroy Bobry Sauls was born on January 13, 1931 to Pauline Owens at 1:00p.m. at Brackenridge Hospital in Austin, Texas. This beautiful baby boy brought an abundance of love, joy, and happiness to the family. Joining the family later was George Sauls (aka Big Daddy) who lovingly assumed the role of patriarch, husband and daddy. There was an undeniable bond between Leroy and the family including his beloved brothers, Maurice, Sr., Isaiah (Martha), and George Melvin (deceased). At the age of 18 Leroy graduated from high school where he enjoyed singing in the Glee Club. After graduation, he moved to Hooks and Texarkana, Texas where his aunt and uncle provided varied life opportunities which cultivated a very strong and disciplined work ethic in Leroy. He later joined the U.S. Marine Corps in 1950 and advanced in rank to corporal; during this time he was stationed in San Diego, California. and Camp Lejune, North Carolina. This military experience further encouraged the self-discipline already evident in his life. On May 25th, 1952, Leroy wed the love of his life, Ruth Davis in California. They were blessed with two children, Cynthia and Ricky. Leroy was devoted to his family. His love, commitment, and provisions for his family were undeniable and unwavering. In addition, he and his beloved Ruth demonstrated a high style of fashion-sense. They were always impeccably dressed! Leroy held various jobs including, baker for Butter Krust Bakery, truck driver for Fleming Company, and he retired as a custodian coordinator of Austin Independent School District. When the Holy Spirit touched and sealed Leroy’s heart, he became a devoted worshipper who loved and praised the Lord regularly. At David Chapel Leroy served in the following ministries: the Male Chorus, the Greeters Ministry, Platinum Plus, and D Group (Bible Study). Leroy spent his leisure time enjoying family and friends, improving his golfing game, watching his favorite soap operas, always looking forward to the winter and summer Olympics and his next D Group Bible Study. Leroy was preceded in death by his parents, George and Pauline Sauls, wife Ruth and one brother George Melvin Sauls. He leaves to cherish his memory, daughter, Cynthia Houston (Averil); son, Ricky Sauls (companion Regina); siblings, Maurice and Isiah (Martha) Sauls; sisters-in-law, Edith McKinney, Eleanor Thompson and Betty Spight; brother-in-law, Curtis Davis (Rose); grandchildren include: Demoine Sauls, Averil Houston, Jr. (Veronica), Sparkle Sauls, Jarred Houston (Ayanna), Kuan-Yin Harris, Portia Sauls and Briana Hutchinson (Stephen); great grandchildren include: Byran Houston, Averil Houston III (Trey), Mekhi Harris-Polidor, Kyla Houston, Kynnedi Hutchinson, Stephen Hutchinson (Peanut), and Krilani Houston; Godchildren, Barry J.W. Franklin, Judy Arnold-Hunter, Claudia Williams, Jimmy D. Hunter and Louie White, Jr., and a host of cousins and friends

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LeRoy B. Sauls

January 13, 1931 - February 26, 2023