Graveside services for Jose W. Melendez, 63, of Copperas Cove will be 11am Tuesday July 3, 2018 at the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery with full military honors. He was born May 29, 1955 in Brooklyn, New York and passed away June 27, 2018 in Copperas Cove. He proudly served this country for 32 years. He leaves behind his loving wife of 30 years Montrease; sons Dameon, Ricky, Jose Jr., and Adrian; daughter Jashira; grandson, Jaiden; brother, Carlos; and sisters; Myrna and Mayda. He was preceded in death by his parents. The family will receive visitors from 6-8pm Monday July 2, 2018 at Crawford-Bowers Funeral Home in Copperas Cove.