Rev. Jose G. Rodriguez, age 85, of Texas City, Texas passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 19, 2020. Jose was born October 11, 1934 in Piedras Negras, Coah., Mexico. He was married to Julia C. Rodriguez for over 67 years. Jose retired as a Master Instrumental Electrician from Sterling Chemicals, but his highest honor was to have graduated and become a Pastor in 1987. He served as a Prison Minister for many years. His passion was to teach the Word of God and instill hope in the lives of those that needed a friend. Jose truly lived his life to the fullest through simple pleasures, his "treasure was in heaven" he would often say. He was an honest soul and would give all he could to anyone that needed a hand.
Jose and Julia raised 10 children and 2 grandchildren as their own. He is survived by his wife, Julia; a sister-n-law, Petra; daughters, Clara and spouse Sergio, Gina, Adela and spouse Noe, Rosie and spouse Antonio and granddaughter, Adriana and spouse John; sons, Marco and spouse Esmeralda, Victor, Salomon, Enrique, Sergio and spouse Gabriela and grandson, Sergio JR and spouse Catherine; with over 35 grandchildren & 35 great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, brothers, his son Frank and grandson Luis.
Family, friends, and others whose lives Jose has touched are invited to Forest Park East Funeral Home, 21620 Gulf Freeway, Webster, TX 77598, Tuesday, May 26, 2020 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM to celebrate his life with the Rodriguez family. A religious service and prayer will be held at 5:30 PM and second at 6:30 PM.
A final farewell funeral service and prayer will occur Wednesday, May 27, 2020 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, 21620 Gulf Freeway, Webster, TX 77598.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.ForestParkEast-FHC.com for the Rodriguez family.
"For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also." Matthew 6:21
