He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Grace V. Granados, 5 sons, Art Jr., Bobby, Peter, Ernie Sr., and Andy, all of Beaumont; 4 daughters Dolores, Gracie, MaryAnn, Angela all of Beaumont.
He is preceded in death by his 2 sons Willie and Tony Granados; his mother Aurora N. Granados; his father and step-mother Pedro and Maria Granados; 5 brothers Jess, Peter, Manual, Robert, and David Granados; and 2 sisters Trini Reid and Mary Carrasco.