Juan “John” Jose Rodriguez, 69, of Nevada, Texas passed away on April 8, 2015 at his residence. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, April 15, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. at the chapel of Coker-Mathews Funeral Home with Mr. Bob Jordan officiating. Following the service there will be a Military Graveside at 2:00 p.m. at the Dallas/Ft. Worth National Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday at the funeral home.
John was born on August 20, 1945 in Rangerville, Texas to Jesus Maria Rodriguez and Catalina Cabrera.
He served with the United States Air Force and retired as an engineer from Raytheon of McKinney. He was a life member of VFW Post 4011 and a member of Legion Post 17 both of Greenville.
John is survived by his special friend and caregiver, Carolyn Jones, special friend, Brack Murphy; daughter, Vanessa Rodriguez-Parks; brothers, Guadalupe Rodriguez of Idaho, Jesse Rodriguez of Ft. Worth, Marc Rodriguez of Virginia, Rene Rodriguez of Oklahoma; sisters, Marie Elena Najar of Idaho, Elisa Silva of Houston, Renee Walter of San Antonio; and 3 grandchildren.
John is preceded in death by his parents; and sister, Hilda Perez.
Pallbearers will be the Hunt County Honor Guard.