Richard De Leon, 45 of Plainview, passed away on Thursday, July 16, 2015 in Lubbock. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM on Monday, July 20, 2015 at Kornerstone Funeral Chapel. A visitation will be on Sunday, July 19, 2015 from 3:00-5:00 PM at the funeral home. Richard was born on December 5, 1969 to Rodolfo & Maria De Leon in Lubbock, TX. He grew up in Plainview, where he attended schools. He worked for Excel and later was employed by WalMart. He is preceded in death by his parents. Richard is survived by his his children, Ashley De Leon of Amarillo, TX and Cody Ballard of Plainview, TX; Joshua Deleon, Israel Deleon, and Kimberly Deleon; one sister, Sandra De Leon of Plainview, TX; three brothers, Rudy De Leon of San Antonio, TX, Fred De Leon & wife Nora of Plainview, TX, and Sal De Leon of Lubbock, TX.