Robert Lee "R.L." Leeder, 92, of Hallettsville, formerly of Alanreed, Texas, went to be with his Lord on Saturday, January 21, 2012. He was born on September 17, 1919 to Asa & Ruby Henson Leeder in Pauls Valley, Oklahoma. He married Lillie Marie "Peggy" Chapman on February 11, 1953 in Tarrant County, Texas.

R.L. served in the US Army during WWII, from November 1940 to August 1942. He graduated from Southwestern Assembly of God College. He served as an ordained minister of the Assembly of God for close to 60 years.

R.L. is survived by: his wife Lillie; son Bobby Leeder & wife Beckie of Frankston, Texas; 2 daughters, Becky Cahall of Hallettsville, and Sharon Camacho & husband Jose of Memphis, Texas; brother Lloyd Wayne Phillips of Kelso, Washington; grandsons, Jason Meyers & wife Amber, Joshua Myers & wife Shanika, Daniel Leeder & wife Lisa, Christopher Myers, Nathan Jaramillo & wife Jessica, and John Myers & wife Stella; granddaughters, Brandie Powell & husband Matt, and Heather Leeder; 19 great grandchildren; and numerous nieces & nephews.

R.L. was preceded in death by: his parents; several brothers & sisters; and son-in-law Cliff Cahall.

Graveside Service: 2 pm, Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2012, at Speaks Cemetery. Visitation: 4 pm, Monday at Kubena Funeral Home. Officiate: Brother Lamarr Davenport. Memorials: Stevens Nursing Home Patient's Country Store. Burial: Speaks Cemetery.

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