Mr. Leon Brice's Obituary
Leon Brice was born on January 10, 1940 in Olney, Texas to Joe Brice and Katy Willis Brice. He was the first of 4 children and their only son. Leon had 3 sisters Glenda, Janette, and Janie.
Leon grew up in Grand Prairie, Texas and graduated from Grand Prairie High School in 1958.
While attending college, Leon started bowling and developed a passion for the game. Soon after, he started working at Great Southwest Lanes in Arlington.
While working there Leon met the love of his life, Gayle. They were married on April 19, 1962. They were married for 64 years at the time of his passing. They had 2 sons, Michael Lowe and Barry Brice.
Leon was a very skillful bowler and was recognized for bowling the first ever 300 game at Great Southwest Lanes on July 1, 1964. Unlike today, this was a very rare accomplishment at that time. He also had a deep love for golf.
Leon worked briefly at General Motors and at LTV/Vought Aircraft for 37 years.
Leon was a very private person but was a very kind and compassionate man and he developed several close friendships with during his years bowling, golfing and working.
Leon’s family was the most important thing to him but above all else was his love for Gayle who was by his side until the very end. They rarely spent any time apart during their 64 years.
Leon was preceded in death by his Father, Joe, his Mother, Katy, his sister Glenda and his sister Janette.
Leon is survived by his wife Gayle, their 2 sons Michael Lowe, Barry Brice and his wife Caroline Brice, his granddaughter Lauren Burke and her husband Jacob Burke , his two great grandchildren Olivia Burke and Bryson Burke and his sister Janie Kern and her husband Gary Kern. He also has 7 nieces and nephews.
The family would like to request that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Alzheimer’s Foundation in Leon’s name if so inclined.
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