Obituary: Josue Galindo Longoria, October 19, 2012

Contributed by Brenda Scott Hines
Feb 2015
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The Observer/Enterprise, Coke County, TX - October 26, 2012

Josue Galindo Longoria was born March 5, 1921, in Christoval, Texas. 
He passed away on October 19, 2012. Services were held at the First 
Baptist Church in Robert Lee at 2 pm Monday, October 22, 2012, with 
burial following at the Hispanic Cemetery in Robert Lee, Texas. 
Services were under the direction of Shaffer Funeral Home.

Josue was preceded in death by his parents, Jose and Nestora Longoria. 
He had two brothers Arnulfo and Blas Longoria, three sisters; Theodastia 
Sanchez, Chavela Ortega, and Siraca Rodriguez.

Josue is survived by his his wife Julia Longoria; three sons; Ernest 
Longoria and wife Linda of Dallas, Texas, Salvador Longoria
of Odessa, Texas, and Joe Longoria and wife Rosa of Robert Lee, Texas; 
three daughters; Amelia Rodriguez and husband Chabel from Sterling City, 
Texas, Linda Wojtek of Bronte, Texas, and Carol Gardner of Midland, Texas. 
Papa Joe, as he was also called, had 12 grand children and 12 
great-grand children and several nephews and nieces and many 
close friends and family.

He was drafted into the U.S. Army on July 21, 1942, and served until 
January 20, 1946, when he was honorably discharged. During 
that time, he received the American Theater Campaign of good conduct 
medal. He also received the E A M E campaign of WW II Victory Medal.
His war time stories to his children consisted of his travels to England, 
Germany and France where he met General Patton and fought alongside him.

He worked for the Ford Motor Company in Sterling City under Martin Reed 
for 15 years. Later, he moved to Robert Lee and worked 
for Ivey Motor Company, as Head Mechanic for 25 years. He also was a 
retired Fireman for the Robert Lee Volunteer Fire Department,
where he served 25 years.

Josue was an active member of the Robert Lee Hispanic Baptist Church. 
He carried the role of singing hymns and Bible study.

Pallbearers were his grandsons; Ricky, Charlie, Jeremy, and Bobby 
Longoria, Freddy Wojtek, Eddie May, Zachary Gardner and Adam
Rodriguez.

He will be greatly missed and will be remembered for all the precious 
moments and the joyful times we all had together. WE ALL 
LOVE YOU DADDY!

Memorials may be made to the Robert Lee Fire Department or the charity 
of your choice.

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