He received his Bachelor's Degree from UT-Austin and Master's from Texas A&I-Kingsville in Education (English). He taught in Corpus Christi ISD and BISD (35 yrs).
He is preceded in death by his parents Manuel and Marina Rodriguez; Brothers, Daniel and Mauricio; sisters, Beatriz and Sister Teresita.
He is survived by his only daughter, Maria Oralia Rodriguez(Jezelle Tarin), Austin TX; ex-wife, Maria Esmeralda Torres (Brownsville); brothers, Carlos (Mauricia) Rodriguez San Benito; Dr. Hugo, Ph.D (Magda) Rodriguez, Brownsville; Luis F. "Tito" (Michelle) Rodriguez, Austin TX, and several cousins, nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and grand-nephews. Honoring his wishes Jose Cosme will be cremated and there will be no services due to covid.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Heavenly Grace Funeral Home in La Feria, TX.
