Thomas Lyonel Davila, 71, died July 9, 2017, at his home in San Antonio, Texas.

Tom was born February 8, 1946, in New York City, to Ethel Gonzalez Bustos and Robert Davila.

As a child, Tom enjoyed the company of his grandparents and roaming the open fields of the south side of San Antonio.

Tom served in the United States Navy aboard the USS Elokomin during Vietnam. In 1968, Tom married Linda Mejia and began a 40 year career with the United States Postal Service.

While employed with the United States Postal Service he held many positions within the company including letter carrier, Marketing Administration and his favorite position as Postmaster of the Post Office in Natalia, TX.

Tom's main priority in life was ensuring the security and care of his immediate and extended family, as well as all of those around him. He loved cooking/barbecuing for his family, coin collecting and classic cars.

Tom is survived by his wife, Linda Mejia Davila; son, Thomas L Davila II, daughter-in-law Jessica Esquivel Davila, daughter, Christine Marie Davila, daughter, Rose Ann Davila and son-in-law Michael Duane Hetler, son James Raymond Davila; sister, Sonya Velasquez, brother James "Boy" Bustos and multiple nieces, nephews and cousins and family.

His grandchildren were his pride and joy: Alexis Rayne Davila, Michael Thomas Hetler and Lola Rayne Davila. Tom's constant companion in his later years was his mini poodle, La Guera.

FUNERAL SERVICES

Visitation will begin on Sunday, July 16, at 4:00 pm with a Rosary to be recited at 5:00 pm at Angelus Funeral Home, 1119 N St. Mary's St. San Antonio, 78215.

Funeral Mass in his honor will be held the following day, Monday July 17th, at 10:00 am at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church, 18555 Leal Rd San Antonio, 78221.

Interment will follow at the El Carmen Cemetery.