Francisco Jose Carmona, of West Columbia, Texas was born Friday September 17, 1943 in Rivas, Nicaragua to Vicenta Garcia and Francisco Carmona and died Monday October 15, 2012 at his home in West Columbia, with his wife and family by his side, at the age of 69 years and 28 days. He spent many years teaching public education. He is survived by his wife, Marbeli Sanchez Carmona; sons, Frank Carmona, Jr. and Eddy Rivas. Visitation will be from 1:00 pm until service time on Wednesday, October 17, 2012 at Restwood Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 3:00 pm, October 17, 2012 in the Restwood Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Ramon Zarate officiating. Burial will follow in the Restwood Memorial Park with Walter Linares, Pedro Cruz, Pablo Cruz, Abner Castillo and Ruben Lopez serving as pallbearers. Services are under the direction of Restwood Funeral Home & Memorial Park, Clute, Texas 297-2121.