Juan "John" Rodriguez Gutierrez Jr.

Juan “John” Rodriguez Gutierrez, Jr., age 72 of Arlington, passed away on June 22, 2020, at his home with his family at his side. He was born on July 24, 1947, in Beeville, Texas, the son of Juan V. Gutierrez and Eva Rodriguez Gutierrez. John married Rebecca Sanchez, and they celebrated 47 years of marriage together.

John proudly served in the US Marine Corps during the Vietnam War and was a recipient of the Purple Heart. After his service, he worked for Miller Brewing Company, retiring after 34 years of service. John was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. In his spare time, he enjoyed playing softball, traveling with his wife, and watching the Cowboys and Rangers. John was proud of his motorcycles and automobiles, and he spent time making sure they were well kept and clean. John’s greatest pride and joy was his family, especially his grandchildren; all of whom will miss him dearly.

John is survived by his wife, Rebecca; daughters Veronica McClellan and husband Kevin, Samantha McCrory and husband Craig; grandchildren Kennedie Taylor and husband Josh, Rendon Bright, and Madisyn Schafer; mother Eva; sisters Rose Gomez and Velma Morin; and brother Bobby Gutierrez and wife Toni.

Rosary will be at 10:00 am Thursday. Mass of the Christian Burial will be at 11:00 am on Thursday, June 25 at St. Joseph Catholic Church. The family will receive friends from 10:00 am until the time of Mass. Interment and military honors will be at 9:30 am on Friday, June 26 at the Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made in John's honor to the North Texas Veteran's Health Care Systems at https://www.pay.gov/public/form/start/52251716/ and within the form please include in the additional information the following “In honor of Juan “John” Gutierrez, directly to HemOnc department”

Family and friends attending the funeral mass at St. Joseph Catholic Church are encouraged to wear face coverings and practice social distancing. Family and friends attending the service at Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery will be required to wear face coverings.

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