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Leo Proctor Obituary
09/24/1944 - 12/09/2023
Leo Proctor of Midland passed away on December 9, 2023. A memorial service will begin Thursday, December 14, 2023 at 2:00PM at Crestview Baptist Church Youth Sanctuary.
Leo was born on September 24, 1944, in Brownfield, Texas to Leon and Nellie Proctor, moving to Midland in 1953.
Leo attended Lee High School and learned the skill of wood crafting, designing chest/trunks and shelving and later cabinets. He was also introduced to tennis which sparked the beginning of a lifelong enjoyment of the game. He graduated from Lee High School in 1963 and then attended South Plaines College, for 2 years, majoring in electrical engineering, and where he continued to follow his love of tennis and fast cars. He later attended Texas Tech University before returning to Midland and marrying Juanita White in October 1966. He began woodworking, construction and building homes with his father-in-law which followed him throughout his career. In 1997, he and his teammates won the Sr. Texas National Men's Tennis Championship; he was 61 years old and rumored to be as skilled as he was when winning college tennis tournaments. Over the last several years his greatest hobby was collecting football helmets, teams and players and gaining their signatures. He LOVED when someone bet him that he couldn't find their favorite player and when he did, he was most likely giving you your special helmet. His greatest love and where he spent most of his thoughts were on Jesus. He is one of the oldest charter members of Crestview Baptist Church.
He is survived by his daughter, Brandye Norman and husband Richard Norman, grandson Cameron Tucker and wife Brytny, Cole Norman and his wife Taylor, and Marshall Proctor; granddaughters Amber Grissom, Ashley Irons and husband Jordan and Alli Shirley and her husband Mark, along with several great grandchildren.
Leo is preceded in death by his son, Carlton Proctor and Leo's sister, Nellene Talley.
The family would like to thank all of the healthcare workers at Midland Memorial Hospital as well as Hospice of Midland.
In remembrance of Leo's life, the family asks that any charitable donations be made to Crestview Baptist Church or Hospice of Midland.
Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Midland. Online condolences may be made at www.npwelch.com.
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Kathryn Kendall
April 24, 2024
Hello dear family and friends of Leo,
I just found out today of Leo's passing and had to let all of you know what a joy he was in my life. You see, I was the salesperson at BallQube who took his orders over the phone for the plastic mini-helmet holders. We must have spent a hundred hours talking and laughing over the phone for the last several years. He was such a character always cracking corny dad jokes, always making me laugh. He never ended a conversation without telling me to "keep a smile on that purdy face of yours!" . I am now retired and will always hold dear my memories of Leo and his nickname for me, "Miss West Texas". God bless you, Leo.
Sandra Bailey
January 7, 2024
I just found out about Leo's passing. I have only been friends with Leo for a few years, but he was the kindest ,sweetest man. He will be missed.
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