He was born May 14, 1946, in San Pedro de Macoris, the Dominican Republic, to Jose Belen and Zoila Rodriguez. He is survived by his mother, Zoila Rodriguez, his son, Ivan Belen, his brothers Jose Belen and Maximo F. Rodriguez and his sister Nilka Sparks.
He was preceded in death by his father, Jose Belen, his son, Alex Belen, and his sister, Lucy Belen.
He served 24 years in the United States Air Force obtaining the rank of Senior Master Sergeant.
Awards: Meritorious Service Medal (MSM) with 1 device, AF Commendation Medal with 2 devices, AF Outstanding Unit Award with 2 devices, AF Good Conduct Medal with 6 devices, National Defense Service Medal with 1 device, Humanitarian Service Medal with 1 device, AF Long Tour Ribbon with 1 device, AF Longevity Service Award with 4 devices, NCO Professional Military Education Ribbon with
2 devices, Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon, AF Training Ribbon.
Visitation will be on Tuesday, August 10, 2021, from 1-2pm, and funeral service from 2-3pm, at Sunset Funeral Home Chapel, 1701 Austin Hwy, San Antonio, Texas 78218.
Interment with military honors will be at Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery on Friday, August 13, 2021, from 11:15 –11:45am @ Shelter #2.
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