IN LOVING MEMORY OF

Delbert Edward

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Driskill

d. Apr 27, 2025

Obituary

Delbert Edward Driskill, of San Antonio, TX, went to be with our Lord on Sunday, April 27th, 2025. Delbert was born in San Antonio in 1936 to Raymond and Laura Driskill. He attended several catholic elementary schools, including St. Leo's and St. Cecilia's. He graduated from Central Catholic High School in 1954 and then served four years in the United States Air Force, being honorably discharged in 1959.

Delbert worked in civil service for 36 years at Kelly Air Force Base after his military service. In 1960. He shared 64 years of marriage with his wife Julia (Eichhorn), and together they raised six children. He was also a proud grandfather of 12 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

While raising his family, Delbert dedicated himself to his civil service career while completing both his bachelor's and master's degrees at St. Mary's University. Throughout his 88 years of life, he was an avid supporter of Texas A&M Athletics. He proudly participated in senior Olympic softball until the age of 80, where his team won several national championships.

Delbert lived as an example of faith, family, and service.

He was preceded in death by his son, Kevin (Priscilla), and his brother, Melvin (Marcia). He is survived by his wife Julia, his daughters Julie Hoog (Thomas) and Laura Kasprowicz (Daniel), and his three sons, Scott, Jeff (Loraine) and Patrick (Doris).

A rosary will be recited at Angelus Funeral Home on Monday, May 5th, with public viewing beginning at 5:30 pm, and Rosary at 6:30 pm.  His memorial mass will take place at Saint Luke's Catholic Church, 4603 Manitou Dr., San Antonio, TX on Monday, May 12th, at 8:30 am, with a burial at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery immediately after the mass.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the "Delbert Driskill Memorial Scholarship Fund", located on the Providence High School website. https://www.providencecatholicschool.net/giving/ways-give

Funeral Services

Visitation

May
5

Monday

5:30 - 6:30 pm

Rosary

May
5

Monday

Starts at 6:30 pm

Memorial Mass

May
12

Monday

St. Luke's Catholic Church

4603 Manitou, San Antonio, TX

Starts at 8:30 am

Graveside Service

May
12

Monday

Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery

1520 Harry Wurzbach Rd, San Antonio, TX 78209

Starts at 10:00 am

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