Leslie Clifton Dacke, 71, of Pasadena died May 29, 2006 in Kingsville, Texas. He was born July 19, 1934 in West Columbia, Texas to Elmer Bruce and Annie Frances Burford Dacke. He was a graduate of Van Vleck High School and served 4 years in the US Air Force during the Korean Conflict. Leslie worked as a welder for Goodyear Rubber for 40 years and owned B & D Fabrication in Pasadena. Later in life he enjoyed camping and traveling in his RV.

He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Montie Weathers, and brothers Bruce, Wayne and Harold Dacke. Survivors include his son Bruce Dacke of Pasadena; sisters Anna Belle Schulenberg of College Station and Joyce Dacke of Conroe; brother Charles Dacke of Lolita; and grandson Neal Dacke of Austin.

Funeral Service will be 2:00 PM Thursday, June 1, 2006 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park in Van Vleck. Pallbearers will be Larry Scarborough, Alvin Rose, Frank Weathers, Craig Weathers, Gary Dacke and Steve Dacke. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.taylorbros.net. Arrangements with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home in Bay City. 979-245-4613.