Joe Raymond Rodriguez

Joe Raymond (“Rod”) Rodriguez, 85, passed away peacefully at his home in Rosenberg, TX on May 23, 2024. He was born on March 15, 1939, to Benito Filimon and Maria Rodriguez. He was a loving husband to Charlotte Rodriguez and all his family. Joe was a proud graduate of Jeff Davis High School-Class of 1958, Joe enlisted straight out of high school to the U.S. Air Force - Texas Air National Guard. Joe attended basic training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio. Upon completion of basic training, Joe was stationed at Ellington Air Force Base. In 1996, after 39 years of dedicated service, Joe retired with the rank of Senior Master Sergeant. Joe enjoyed traveling, especially long road trips in his van and cruising with friends and family. He enjoyed building things and working on special projects in his garage. He also loved his westerns. His greatest joy in life was his family. He will be greatly missed by his friends and family. Survivors: Wife of 33 years, Charlotte Rodriguez, Daughter, Cynthia Longoria and husband Stephen, Daughter, Anita Toquica and husband Edison, Son, James Rodriguez, Son, George Patrick Collins Rodriguez, Daughter, Joyce Smith and Daughter, Cindi Blair. Grandchildren: Yvette Martinez, Joseph Rodriguez, Edison Toquica Jr., Francis Toquica, Bianca Toquica, Stephen Longoria, Savanna Rodriguez, Christopher Smith, and Jonathan Blair and his wife, Caroline. Great grandchildren: Joe Machado III, Alexea Rodriguez, Audrey Rodriguez, Peyton Rodriguez, Julianna Martinez and Mitzel Longoria. Proceeded in death – Parents, Benito Filimon and Maria Rodriguez, Son, Joseph Rodriguez Jr., Siblings, Carmen Davila, Mary Alvarado, Benny Rodriguez, and his longtime friend Julio Enriquez. Joe will be laid to rest on June 3, 2024, at 12:45 PM with Full Honors at the Houston National Cemetery, located at 10410 Veterans Memorial Dr. Houston, TX 77038. Visitation will be held on June 3, 2024, from 8:00am - 10:00am at Davis Greenlawn Funeral Home located at 3900 B F Terry Blvd, Rosenberg, TX 77471. Thank you to the family, friends, and caring nurses for the time and support spent with him in his final days.

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Joe Raymond Rodriguez

March 15, 1939 - May 23, 2024