Jesus Flores

Jesus Jesse Flores Jr., 63, passed away Saturday, September 19, 2009 in Abilene. Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, September 23, 2009 at St. Vincent Pallotti Catholic Church, 2525 Westview with burial following in Elmwood Memorial Park. Visitation is from 6:00 to 7:00 PM with Prayer Service beginning at 7:00 PM on Tuesday, September 22nd in the Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel.

Mr. Flores was born on December 2, 1945 in Mission, Texas and came to Abilene with his family in 1961. He served in the U.S. Army during Vietnam and has been a truck driver all his life. He had a wonderful sense of humor and was known to be a little ornery at times. He was an avid Dallas Cowboys fan and loved cheering for his grandchildren at all of their sporting events.

Survivors include his wife of 40 years, Juanita Perez Flores of Abilene; three sons, Jesse Flores III Carolyn, Jaime Flores Marissa, and Jose Luis Joey Flores Brandi all of Abilene; three sisters, Beatrice Santana of Abilene, Estella Lopez of Bolingbrook, Illinois, and Juanita Valenzuela Manuel of Abilene; two sisters-in-law, Lucille Santana and Juanita Santana of Corpus Christi; 14 grandchildren, Sara, Samantha, Jamie, Jaimito, Joseph, Joey Flores Jr., Andrew, Angel, A.J., Jordan, Isaiah, Boo, Candi and Gabby and numerous nephews and nieces.

His parents, and 4 brothers, George, Felix and Gregoria Santana and Richard Flores preceded him in death.

Visitation

Elmwood Funeral Home
5750 HWY 277 South
Abilene, TX  79606
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
6:00 to 7:00 PM

Service

Prayer Service

Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel
5750 HWY 277 South
Abilene, TX  79606
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
7:00 PM

Funeral Mass

St. Vincent Pallotti Catholic Church
2525 Westview Dr.
Abilene, TX  79603
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
10:00 AM

Cemetery

Elmwood Memorial Park
5750 HWY 277 South
Abilene, TX  79606