Oscar Longoria, Jr. (O.J.) was born in Harlingen, Texas on October 7, 1992. He is survived by his parents; Oscar Longoria, Sr. and Carmel Beyer Longoria; a sister Ashley Longoria, and brother Logan Longoria; paternal grandmother Joaquina Longoria and maternal grandmother Herlinda Beyer, and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather Jose Noe Longoria, Sr., and Uncle Jose Noe Longoria, Jr.
O.J. graduated from Canyon High School in 2011. While at Canyon High School, he was in band, football and other activities. He is well known for his pole vaulting skills at Canyon High School. He was voted class clown his senior year. O.J. had a contagious smile and a heart of gold. O.J. would light up any room he walked into. He motivated others with his enthusiasm and charisma. O.J. was a hard working young man.