Services for Dionicio Soliz III will be 9:30am Friday June 19, 2020 at Crawford-Bowers Funeral Home in Killeen. Interment will follow at the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery at 11:00am. Dionicio Soliz III (Dion) passed away March 14, 2020 from complication of diabetes at the age of 72. He grew up in Zapata, Texas during the carefree times of the fifties and sixties, where he developed his interest in cars, fishing and girls. In 1966, Dion joined the Army and proudly served for twenty years. During this time, he served three tours of duty in Vietnam. In recognition of his service, he was awarded several metals for heroism including Four Bronze Stars with “V” device, six army commendation metals with “V” device, air metal and a Purple Heart. After military retirement, Dion earned and Associate in Business Management Degree from El Paso Community College. Dion worked as a store manager for AutoZone in Marble Falls and Georgetown until his final retirement. He was a Diehard Dallas Cowboy fan, just waiting for that next Super Bowl Championship. Dion volunteered at The Caring Place in Goergetown, as a case worker. He also served as a member of the Patriot Guard until his health declined. This organization was near and dear to his heart. It was the perfect fit for him and his Harley Davidson Motorcycle. Dion was preceded in death by his parents Dionicio and Eva Soliz and his Guardians A. F. and Anne Pierce. Those left to cherish his memory include brother, Oscar Solis (Rebecca), wife, Kathy, daughters, Kimberly Soliz, Karla Sloan (Rick), grandson, Jacob Sloan and many cousins and extended family
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