Joe Villarreal, Jr.

He attended Hawthorne Junior School, Brackenridge High School and graduated in 1956. He then attended St. Mary's University where he received his BBA in business (1962) his LLB (1962) and his Doctorate of Law (1970) from St. Mary's School of Law.

He held several licenses with the Texas Supreme Court (1962), U.S. Supreme Court, Washington, D.C. (1967), U.S. Court of Military Appeals, Washington, D.C. (1967) and had an active family law practice. He was honored by the State Bar of Texas & St. Mary's University for achieving 50 years in practice.

Participating in ROTC in high school he served as the Cadet Lt. Colonel Drill Team Commander and second in command to core of cadets. In college he obtained rank of Cadet Captain of the ROTC drill team and commanded "A" Battery. He served two years of active duty for the U.S. Army as 2nd Lt. in the AGC and was stationed at Camp Johnson, Winooski, Vermont. When he was released from active duty in 1962 he joined the 321st Civil Affairs Group then transferred to JAG department and was assigned to the legal staff. He then served in the National Guard from 1965-1969 where he obtained the rank of Captain.

He was preceded in death by, his parents; son, Vincent Arno Villarreal; sister, Marie Villarreal; and granddaughter, Devon Villarreal.

Joe is survived by his beloved wife of 28 years, Susie R. Villarreal; sons, Joseph Bryan Villarreal (Sherry); Jeffrey Curtis Villarreal (Jessica); Jamie Darrell Villarreal; Andrew Michael Villarreal; Kristofor Voss; Lyle Voss (Angela); daughter, Dori Marie Villarreal; 11 grandchildren; brother, Richard Villarreal (Patty); numerous family members and friends.

He was especially close to his cousin Rachel Maldonado, who has been like a sister to him.

The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Thursday, May 31, 2012, at Porter Loring Mortuary North.

SERVICE

FRIDAY, JUNE 1, 2012

10:30 A.M.

ST. ANDREW LUTHERAN CHURCH

16320 HUEBNER

Rev. Jason Korthauer will officiate. Interment with Military Honors will follow in Sunset Memorial Park.

Family suggests memorial contributions may be made to Vincent Villarreal Memorial Scholarship Fund, St. Andrew Lutheran Church, 16320 Huebner Rd., San Antonio, Texas 78248.