Leslie Woodruff Visor

Leslie Woodruff Visor, 85 of Angleton passed away on Monday, March 2, 2015. He was born to John & Ina Visor in Dallas, TX on August 4, 1929. Funeral Services are planned for Thursday, March 5, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. in Palms Funeral Home in Angleton, TX with burial to follow at Houston National Cemetery. The family will be receiving guests from 6-8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 4, 2015 also at Palms Funeral Home. Mr. Visor graduated Ball High in Galveston, TX in 1949 and went on to serve his country in the US Navy and was stationed overseas. He was a Plane Captain for Neil Armstrong (first man on the moon) in the S-110 & Fighting-51 Squadrons, served aboard the USS Essex & USS Valley Forge and upon discharge he joined the USMC Reserves. He was the founder of the Texas Wood Carvers Guild and a member of the Brazoria County Wood Carvers Guild, he enjoyed wood carving, traveling, sold wood carving and owned Knotty but Nice Wood carving. A Little League Coach for many years, built many Hotrods, he attended Second Baptist Church in Angleton, and he was also a mentor to many. He was preceded in death by his parents. Mr. Visor is survived by his wife of 58 years Rose Marie Visor, sons: Martin Ray Visor and wife Debi, Leslie Bruce Visor and wife Teri, John William Visor and wife Debbie, Robert Joseph Visor and wife Terri, grandchildren Ali Cruise and husband Rick, Jacob Visor and Christine (their son Pilot on the way), Seth Visor, Tara Rolan and husband Wesley (great-grandson Bryce), Taressa Visor-Moon, Blain Amason and wife Misty (great-grandchildren Jessie, Miguel & Joshua), Michelle Zelenske (great-granddaughter Karligh Williams), Jessica, Michael & Anthony, as well as numerous family and friends. Arrangements conducted by Palms Funeral Home Angleton, TX 979-849-4343 Online condolences may be sent at www.palmsfuneralhome.com Provide comfort for the family by planting a tree in memory of Leslie Woodruff Visor, please visit our Heartfelt Sympathies Store. Visitation Wednesday, March 4th, 2015 6:00pm - 8:00pm, Palms Funeral Home 2300 E. Mulberry Angleton, TX 77515 Service Information Thursday, March 5th, 2015, Palms Funeral Home 2300 E. Mulberry Angleton, TX 77515 Interment Location Houston National Cemetery 10410 Veterans Memorial Drive Houston, TX 77038