Jose Fernandez

Jose “Joe” Fernandez, 71, of Houston, passed away Monday, November 4, 2019. Graveside services will be 2:00 PM, Thursday, November 7th at Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery, 11463 State Hwy 195, Killeen. Joe was born August 10, 1948 to Anasticio and Valeriana Fernandez in Houston, Texas. He served in the United States Army, fighting in the Vietnam War. Jose received a national Defense medal, Vietnam medal, w/3 Bronze Service Stars. Combat Infantryman Badge, Air medal, Bronze Star medal, Expert (m_60mg) Expert (Rifle m_16) sharpshooter Rifle m_14, and a Purple Heart medal. He loved the Houston Texans, his family, and his VFW family. Jose retired from the United States Postal service after 35 years of service. Jose is survived by his wife of 48 years, Shirley Ann Bush Fernandez; two sisters; one brother; nine nieces; and four nephews.