On November 26, 1933, Horace Leon Hoskins, Leon to all who knew him, was born to Mr. Walter W. Hoskins, Sr. and Mrs. Eldora Greer Hoskins of the Richland Community in Point, Texas. In the community he attended school and, at an early age, joined the Richland Baptist Church. He had four older brothers and sisters; they and their parents preceded him in death.
When he was 17, the family moved to Dallas, where he began working as a mechanic. His mechanical aptitude was a gift from God. He and his family worshiped the Lord with Good Street Baptist Church of Dallas, led by Pastor Clark. At 19 he married Mae Frances Givens, and to this union was born three children: Cynthia Ann Criss, Horace L. Hoskins, Jr. (Shelia Hoskins), Kelly William Hoskins. He and his brother, Vernell, would later establish Hoskins Brothers Shell service station in south Dallas, and successfully run the business for 28 years.
Leon’s walk with God was private, and God graciously gave him 92 years. His greatest delight was his youngest son, Kelly, his granddaughter, Shawana (Shay to family and friends), and watching his great-grandson, Deon, play football.
He leaves to mourn his passing 4 grandchildren: Shawana Criss, Jesse Criss, Jr. (Denisha Monique Criss), Horace L. Hoskins, III, and Hamilton Lamar Hoskins; 4 great-grandchildren: Deon Ledarius Criss, Elyjah Berry, Kordell Berry, DeMichael Webb, Sr.; 4 great-great-grandchildren: Atlee, Deon Jr., Shania, DeMichael Webb, Jr.; and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins.
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