Lee Roy Uvalle Hernandez, 53 of Lubbock passed away Thursday, August 26. 2021 hand and hand with his son Leroy Junior Hernandez at UMC surrounded by family. He was born July 8,1968 to Juan and Manuela (Uvalle) Hernandez in Lubbock, Texas. Lee Roy worked for Texas Tech in the Culinary department for years and was a man of many trades. He loved cooking out with friends and family, making everyone laugh, and especially loved his kids. He was of the Catholic faith. Lee Roy was a loving Father, Grandfather, Brother, and Uncle. He will be deeply missed.
Those left to cherish his memory are his daughter; Stephanie Hernandez, Grandchildren; Leroy Rae Hernandez, Aviiana Marie Hernandez, Anaya Hernandez; siblings, Jimmy Hernandez, Yolanda Zavala, Albert Hernandez, Debbie Vigil; nieces and nephews, Noami Hernandez, Celeste Solis, Albert Hernandez. Jr., Juan Hernandez, Jacob Hernandez, Luciano Zavala, Matthew Zavala, Victor Vigil, Isaac Hernandez, Veida Vigil, Jimmy Hernandez, Jr.; 33 great- nieces and nephews, and extended family.
He is preceded in death by his parents; his son, Leroy Junior Hernandez; one Tia, Amanda Gonzales; Two cousins , Leroy Gonzales, Jovita Gonzales; great-nephews, Tommy Lee Hernandez, and Aaron Albert Hernandez.
Visitation will be held on Monday, August 30, 2021 from 4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. for Family and Friends at House of Angels Funeral Home Chapel with a prayer service being recited at 7:00 p.m. Funeral services will be celebrated on Tuesday, August 31, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. at House of Angels Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow at Peaceful Gardens Memorial Park, Woodrow, Texas.