Welder - Richard Banda Leija - Boyd Cemetery - Boyd, TX - Occupational/Hobby Grave Stones on Waymarking.com

Mr. Leija's modern gray granite headstone has a photo of him in the upper left corner, as well as a welder in a helmet, at work, in the upper right corner. The inscription is:

Richard Banda
Leija

Nov. 7, 1951
June 24, 2003

I Welded Myself to Heaven

A June 29, 2003 obituary in the Wise County Messenger verifies his occupation: (visit link)

Leija, Richard Banda
1951-2003

Graveside service for Richard Banda Leija, 51, of Rhome was Friday, June 27, at Boyd Cemetery. The speaker was Steve Leija.

Leija died June 24, 2003, in Fort Worth.

Born Nov. 7, 1951, in Paducah, Richard was a welder and a member of the Baptist church.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Abel Leija.
He is survived by three daughters, Virgie Salazar and husband Sal of Brownfield, Michelle Leija of Brownfield and Stacy Leija of Rochester; four brothers, Daniel and wife Lilly, Johnny and wife Vickie, Lorenzo and wife Diane and Joe Leija; three sisters, Irene Leija, Paula Leija and Rosie Leija; companion Tonya Oliver; a grandson, Nathniel Salazar; and many nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers were Dooley Williams, Mark Minze, Beau Winn, J.D. Erwin, Blake Stockard and Dickie Inman.

Is Gravestone Showing Occupation or Hobby?: Occupation What is depicted occupation or hobby?: Welder Date of birth: 11/07/1951 Date of death: 06/24/2003 Access hours and days: Daylight hours

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