Joe Silva Torres Jr., 72, of Lockhart, Texas passed away peacefully at his home on February 8, 2021. He was born March 7, 1948. Joe served as a Specialist 4 in the United States Army, Company C 1st Battalion (Medchanized) 50th Infantry, he was a Veteran of the Vietnam War and during this time he earned a Parachustist Badge, National Defense Service Medal, Combat Infantry Badge and a Purple Heart. He was born to the late Irene Silva Joe H. Torres. Following his honorable discharge, he worked with Phipps Erection and subsequently started his own business erecting buildings all over Texas and other states. He is also known for erecting The Sam Houston Race Track. He believed in Jesus Christ. Joe had a sense of humor and when he became your friend it was forever.
A visitation for Joe will be held Monday, March 1, 2021 from 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Funeraria Del Angel, 5100 North Fwy, Houston, TX 77022. A rosary will occur Monday, March 1, 2021 from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM, 5100 North Fwy, Houston, TX 77022. A funeral service will occur Tuesday, March 2, 2021 from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM at St Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, 501 Tidwell Rd, Houston, TX 77022. A committal service will occur Tuesday, March 2, 2021 from 11:15 AM to 11:30 AM at Houston National Cemetery, 10410 Veterans Memorial Dr, Houston, TX 77038.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.funerariadelangelhoustonN.com for the Torres family.
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