Royce Leon Pettis, 87, 1934-2021, of Beaumont, passed away on Wednesday, February 17, 2021.
Leon went to his home in Heaven to be with his Savior on February 17. He fought a long battle with Parkinson and with Covid-19 since January 2nd. Leon was a retired Attorney that started practicing in Beaumont in 1962. He was a faithful member of Beaumont’s First Baptist Church since 1962, where he was a Trustee, Deacon, Sunday School Director, Adult Choir member and on many church committees. Leon was a 30-year member of the Beaumont Founders Lions Club, where he was a past president, and also a member of the South Park School Board and active in many civic events.
He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers; two sisters-in-law’s; and one nephew.
He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Linda; daughters, Susan and husband Barry, Carolyn and husband Robert; son, Wade and wife Jackie; nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Margaret; five nephews; three nieces; and many great and great-great nephews and nieces.
Because of Covid-19 a service honoring his life will be held at a later date. Leon will be buried at Forest Lawn’s Halls of Serenity Mausoleum.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to First Baptist Church Building Fund, 3739 N. Major Drive, Beaumont, Texas 77713.