Leopoldo D. Gomez, Jr., 79, of Houston, Texas, departed for Heaven on Saturday, August 12, 2023. Leopoldo was affectionately known as Leo or Polo to his family and friends.

Polo, the 4th of eight children, was born on October 30, 1943, in Hebbronville, Texas, to Leopoldo D. Sr. and Leonor Gomez. After high school, he joined the U.S. Air Force, serving in the 831st Air Police Squadron at George Air Force Base in Victorville, California. Polo also served in Bien Hoa, Vietnam, as an MP.

After his Honorable Discharge from the Air Force, he shared 53 years of marriage with Elda, the love of his life.

Polo is survived by his children Rene (Linda), Ruby (Patricia), and Raquel (Joe); grandchildren Amanda (Brenda), Noah, and Joshua; and great-grandchildren Juliet and Logan.

He is the self-published author of "Forty Years Later", the memoirs of his time in the military. He had a great affinity for good bourbon, fine cigars, vintage fountain pens, quality hats and western boots. Polo thoroughly enjoyed watching his grandsons play sports and above all else, he enjoyed spending quality time with his family and friends.

Polo has entered the Kingdom of Heaven and is now united with the love of his life.

The family will receive friends to celebrate his life and share memories at Peevey Funeral Home,Tuesday, August 15, at 5:00pm, the service will follow at 6:00pm.