David Santana Rodriguez, Jr., 77, of Orange, passed away on September 8, 2019, at home.
A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m., September 14, 2019, Saturday, at Autumn Oaks Cemetery in Orange.
Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., Saturday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.
Born in Helotes, Texas, on November 26, 1941, he was the son of Santana Rodriguez and Corina Rosas. David proudly served in the United States Air Force. He was a firefighter for the City of Orange for 20 years. David loved playing the guitar, singing, and playing checkers. He was a lover of sweets especially ice cream. David enjoyed playing with his grandchildren and was great provider for his wife. He will be missed dearly by all who knew and loved him.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Gracie Rodriguez; parents, Santana and Corina Rodriguez; and sisters, Cecelia Algueseva, Ramona Morales, and Rosemary Falcon
He is survived by his children, Pamela Granger of Apollo, Pennsylvania, Kim Cooper and husband Prentice of Conroe, Texas, Craig Kinley and wife Lorraine of Jeanette, Pennsylvania, Margie Bailey and husband Gordon of Nacogdoches, Texas, and Lisa Ann Johnson; 9 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; and brothers, George Rodriguez and Samuel Rodriguez.
Condolences
Victoria Rodriguez Morales
September 12, 2019
Uncle David and Aunt Gracie will forever be remembered in the hearts of Mona’s children in Helotes, Texas, for the two of them had such sweet-sounding voices and gentle spirits.
Lorenzo R. Morales. (Larry)
September 12, 2019
I will always remember Uncle David and Aunt Gracie singing at Grandma's house in Helotes. I have added him to the family Veterens Roster he will be remembered for his service on Memorial day.
Elizabeth Morales Holguin
September 12, 2019
My heartfelt condolences to Uncle David's family...I know he is with Aunt Gracie now. I will always remember his gentle spirit, his giving heart, and his soft smile and laugh. My memories of him playing his guitar and Aunt Gracie singing will always be in my heart.
Anonymous
September 12, 2019
Simply Elegant Spathiphyllum was purchased for the family of David Santana Rodriguez Jr..
Donita Hopper. (Illinois)
September 11, 2019
Prayers to the Rodriquez family.. never got to meet David, but knew he was a great care giver to Aunt Gracie.:heart:
Teresa Munoz
September 10, 2019
Rest In Peace Uncle David.
Prayers for the family. God bless you all and may all the members of the Rodriguez Family Rest In Peace:pray::skin-tone-3::pray::skin-tone-3::blue_heart::blue_heart: