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Francisco "Frank" D. Rey
Francisco "Frank" D. Rey, Waco, died January 20, 2007. He was 58 years old. He was a loving husband and father.
Born August 9, 1948 in Fort Stockton, Frank was the son of Carmen Francisco Rey Jr. and Tomasa Dominguez Rey. He graduated from Buena Vista High School in 1966 and then enlisted in the Marines in 1967. After being honorably discharged, Frank attended San Angelo State University and later graduated from Texas State Technical College in Waco with a degree in Commercial Art. He worked for the U.S. Postal services for 29 years and received numerous awards for service.
Frank volunteered for various community services, including being a scout leader for Troop 308 and a coach for Little League Baseball, which affected many young lives.
His grandparents, Carmen Rey Sr., Catalina F. Rey, Pedro Garcia Dominguez and Guadalupe Galindo Dominguez, preceded Frank in death.
He is survived by his loving wife of 33 years, Ida Rey, sons Darrick Rey, Andrew "Andy" Rey, and Jeremy Rey; and beloved chihuhuaChihuahua, Kookie; goddaughters, Melissa Ann Kelly of San Angelo, Catelia Ramirez Romero of Waco; siblings Romelia Rey Cordova, Virginia Rey, Emelia Rey Urias, and Larry Rey, all of Fort Stockton, and numerous nieces, nephews and a host of friends.
Funeral services were held January 23, at the Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Chapel.
Pallbearers were Tino Andrade, John D. Casas, Roy Rey Esparza, Johnny Lugo, Leroy Montez, Jaime Ramirez, Harold Songstad Jr., and Joe A. Martinez.
Honorary pallbearers were Carroll Fletcher, Chuck Mason, Harold Songstad Sr., Rone Ramirez Sr., Rone Ramirez Jr., Nathan Rey, Anthony Rey Cordova, Leo Terrazas, Salif Mahamane, Toby Jacinto Sr., Edward T. Ramirez of California, John Cullar, Dr. Greg Benesh, and Mark Olvera.
Memorial memory pallbearers were Jesse Ramirez Jr, Ray Lugo, and Freddie Rey Flores.
The family invites you to leave a message or memory in our "Memorial Guestbook" at www.wilkirsonhatchbailey.com <http://www.wilkirsonhatchbailey.com/>
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