Samuel B. Gonzalez Jr., a resident of Houston, Texas, passed away on Tuesday, July 5th, 2011. He was born on September 28th, 1944 in Kingsville, Texas to Samuel B. and Petra Gonzalez. He joined the United States Army in January of 1966, served in the Vietnam War and was honorably discharged January of 1969. He married the love of his life Elida “Lela” Gonzalez on April 16th, 1966. On October, 1969 he started working at the United States Postal Center – downtown Houston Texas. He was a Postal Service Expediter and retired after forty-three years of service. He enjoyed life by fishing and hunting. He was an avid fan of the Dallas Cowboys. He also had a passion for collecting antique cars. He loved is family dearly and his two pet dogs, Muffy and Cici. He will be missed by all whose lives he touched.