Daddy was a simple man. He didn’t like complications or drama. He loved us with all his heart and then a little bit more. Daddy loved our beautiful mother, Josie, so much and would jump through hoops for her. Talking with dad about how we grew up poor, he said we grew up in one of the richest families around. He said look at the family we have. Not everyone is so lucky. These words will stick with us forever.

Dad was a Gulf shrimper for many years. The other boats would tie up around his and everyone would come to his boat to eat whatever he cooked up, and it was always a hit. Boat Beans were one of his favorite things to cook. It started to get pretty tough scratching out a living to feed and buy clothes for 5 girls and a wife. Dad loved to cook and mom is also a wonderful cook. Together they decided they would open up a little Taco Hut! Mr. Bert Haynes (a great friend) rented them a little oilfield office building by Froggie’s. Capt. Fred loaned Daddy $250 to go buy the fixings to make ‘Happy Tacos!’ Thus begun the legacy of “The Taco King.”

Daddy loved giving advice. He even gave it to the girls and guys that checked him out at Sam’s or HEB. Daddy loved Port O’Connor and all the people here. It was his joy to cook for them and talk with them every day. Daddy also loved his girls. Dad has been there when we were at the top of the world and when we hit bottom. He never, not once, treated us any differently. He believed in us and supported us unconditionally. He was our backbone and our Hero. And a true friend to so many. Until we meet again Daddy “We love you!”

On behalf of our family, Thank you for all your support during our hard time and throughout the years. Your love and support at his memorial service was overwhelming. We appreciate you having been a part of Josie’s and The Mini Mart. God Bless!