Vicente Pedraza

Mr. Pedraza served for over thirty years in the United States Army, including WWII, Korean Conflict and the Vietnam War. He was a member of Knights of Columbus and actively involved with the DAV.

Mr. Pedraza was preceded in death by his loving wife, Blanca Torres Pedraza; daughter, Lydia Harris; great-granddaughter, Tina Miller; and great-great grandson, Grayson Mejias. He is survived by his two daughters, Maria Fountain and Jacqueline (Mark) Cleveland; two sons, Vicente (Kathy) Pedraza, Jr. and Hector (Beverly) Pedraza; 23 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; 3 great-great grandchildren; sister-in-law, Marina Torres; and nephew, Angel Pedraza.

The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 PM, Friday at the funeral home with a Vigil Service at 6 PM.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 2 PM, Saturday, February 18, 2011 at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Park.

Memorial Contributions may be made to The Wounded Warriors Project (address) or the Alzheimer’s Association (address).

Elliott Sons Funeral Home

2524 Lumpkin Road

Augusta, Georgia 30906

706-793-0123