Ret. SFC Gilberto Lopez passed away on February 15, 2021, at the age of 80. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Emma; his daughters Beatrice Lopez Cox (and husband Garry) and Norma of Killeen and Alvera Taylor of North Carolina, and nine grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers Benito Lopez, Eduardo Lopez and Manuel Lopez.
Gilberto was born on September 28, 1940 in Harlingen TX to Lisandro and Felicitas Lopez. He enlisted in the Army at the age of 18 and served for 20 years. He received several honors and medals to include National Defense Service Medal and Army Commendation Medal. He retired in December 1977 and settled in Killeen with his family. He worked for Civil Service as a Supply Clerk at Carl R Darnall Army Hospital and retired after 20 years.
In his younger years, he grew up on the golf course as a Caddy. He learned and loved to play the game. He joined the local Pan American Golf Association playing in many tournaments, meeting many people and making friends along the way. Coach Lopez, as his son in law called him, taught his grandsons Justin and Hunter how to play and enjoyed every minute he spent on the course with all of them.
The family will receive visitors from 11:30-12:30 March 3, 2-021 at Crawford-Bowers Funeral Home.
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