Jose Angel Flores, Sr., Joe, passed away at the age of 80. He was born January 25, 1939 in La Blanca, TX to Amado Flores and Antonia Olivarez Flores. He was a veteran of the United States Army and he served from 1958-1964 in the 3rd Armored Division.
He is preceded in death by his parents Amado and Antonia, his brothers, Abraham Flores and Amado Flores, Jr.
Joe is survived by his wife of 57 years, Sista Perez Flores; children, Abraham Flores, wife Gloria, Juanita Flores Zamarripa, husband Joe, and Joe Flores, Jr.; sisters, Irma Flores Yanez, husband Joe, Esther Flores Serna, husband Ricardo, and Connie Flores Gonzalez, husband Freddie; 13 grandchildren, Anthony, Monica, Fabian, Angel, Chris, Joey, Emilio, Julian, Jennifer, Sarah, Crystal, Joe and Zach; 13 great grandchildren, Anthony, Makayla, Arianna, Isael, Anna Belle, Damoni, Juan, Haley, Victoria, Ashton, Roy, Chloe and Natalie; and 1 great-great grandchild, Bella Rose.
Joe was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and great-great grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. He was an Aircrft Welder, Aviation Maintenance Mechanic and AC Inspector at Cooper Airmotive, Southwest Airlines, Greenwich and Aviall. He had a loving and giving heart made of gold, always helping those around him. He helped many organizations including St. Jude, SPCA, Humane Society, Boys Town, Sacred Heart Auto League VFW, DAV, Paralyzed Veterans Veteran of America and many others.
Visitation for Jose will be held Friday, March 29, 2019 from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM at Bean-Massey-Burge Funeral Home Beltline Road, 2951 S. Belt Line Road, Grand Prairie, TX 75052.
Funeral service will occur Saturday, March 30, 2019 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, 2910 Corn Valley Road, Grand Prairie, TX 75052.
Burial will occur Saturday, March 30, 2019 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Grand Prairie Memorial Gardens, 3001 S. Belt Line Road, Grand Prairie, TX 75052.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.beanmasseyburge.com for the Flores family.
