Leroy Rodriguez

Leroy Rodriguez was called to his heavenly home July 14, 2025, in Fort Worth, Texas, at the age of 86.

Leroy was born November 19, 1938, in Corsicana, Texas, to Lee B. Rodriguez and Isabel Hernandez Rodriguez.

He served in the Army National Guard from 1957 - 1967 where he received expert marksmanship with a pistol and tank weaponry. He received four service medals. After retiring from A. Brandt Manufacturing, he formed Rodco-Brandt with his longtime friend, G.E. "Eddie" Brandt. Together alongside another longtime friend, Juergen Ritcher, they ran the business for nearly 30 years. He formed many friendships with his employees, some of whom worked for the company from its inception until its closure. Rodco-Brandt manufactured military dorm room furniture for military bases across the United States as well as overseas.

He was a faithful member of St. Jude Catholic church.

Instead of flowers, please make donations in Leroy's name to the Wounded Warrior Project or St. Jude Catholic Parish - Mansfield.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Lee and Isabel Rodriguez; sister, Lidia Rodriguez; sister, Juanita Martinez; daughter, Leticia Rodriguez; granddaughter, Celina Aleman; grandson, Pablo Aleman, Jr.

Those left to cherish his memory and continue his legacy are his daughters, Lydia Blythe and husband Mike, Janie Cassidy and husband Wade; sons, Leroy Rodriguez and wife Ramona; Elisio Rodriguez and wife Cecilia, Larry Rodriguez and wife Berta; 15 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren, along with numerous other loving family and friends.