DALLAS, Texas – Leon E. Mack was born April 30, 1926 in McCullough to Dottie and Edlow Mack. He passed away Dec. 5, 2010 in Dallas, Texas.

Leon was dedicated to service and volunteering. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge and the Royal Order of Jesters, and his special love of children was shown in his work with the Scottish Rite and with the Hella Shriners, with whom he was a circus volunteer for more than 48 years. Leon was also a distinguished U.S. Army veteran, having served in the European Theater, where he was awarded the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star.

Leon worked for more 40 years in the trucking industry, but even after his retirement he wasn’t interested in slowing down, so he went to work for the Richardson ISD. Leon also loved being a volunteer with the Richardson Police Department as a member of the Citizen Patrol Association, and he greatly enjoyed going on “ride-alongs” with the officers, as well as working in his garden, and sharing his home-grown vegetables with friends.

His parents; his brothers, Ennis and Ray Mack and sister-in-law, Grace Mack, preceded him in death.

Survivors include his loving wife of 63 years, Mildred Mack; daughters, Libby Hassell and Drucilla Kirk and husband, David; grandchildren, Courtney Hassell Ehni and husband, Justin, Caylor Kirk, Jonathan Hassell, Derek Kirk and Patrick Hassell; great grandchildren, Aydan Hassell and Cate Ehni; brother, Hoyt Mack; sister, Faye Manning and husband, Ben and sister-in-law, Margaret Mack, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, extended family members and friends.

A memorial service was held to celebrate Leon’s life in Richardson, Texas.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Leon’s honor can be made to the Scottish Rite Hospital for Children or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Sparkman Funeral Home, www.SparkmanRichardson.com <http://www.SparkmanRichardson.com> , was in charge of arrangements.