Joe Hector Hernandez, II, 41, went home to our Lord and Savior on July 27, 2022. He was a loving son, father, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend to many and will be extremely missed. Joe Hector was born in Jourdanton, on February 19, 1981 to Rosa Galindo and Joe Hernandez of Poteet.

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Jesus and Gonzala Hernandez and maternal grandparents, Salvador and Estela Martinez.

He is survived by his son, Nathaniel Ray of Austin; parents, Rosa Galindo (Clem Galindo) and Joe Hernandez (Veronica) both of Poteet; sisters, Valerie Martinez Salas of Houston, and Krystle Rose Hernandez (Isaac Tellez) of San Antonio; brothers, Joe Anthony Hernandez of Austin, Nicholas Matthew Hernandez of Poteet; nephews, Aaron Matthew Salas and Zechariah Joe Tellez; nieces, Kaylee Reann Cruz and Elianna Rose Cruz; uncles, Martin O. Martinez (Pauline) of Poteet; Mario O. Martinez (Diane) of Poteet; Ynez Hernandez of Pleasanton; Daniel Hernandez (Theresa) of Las Vegas, NM; David Hernandez (Teresa) of Victoria; Donald Hernandez (Angie) of Victoria; Luis Hernandez (Sylvia) of Commerce City, Colorado; Jesus Hernandez (Antonia) of Lubbock; aunts Delma Sanchez (Lupe) of Poteet; Diana Arreola (Ricardo) of San Antonio; Angie Coronado (Magie) of Colorado City; Manuela Rodriguez of Poteet; over 50 first cousins; and many friends who Joe Hector considered family.

Family and friends will cherish Joe Hector's memories and will forever hold them dear in our hearts.

Visitation services will be held on Saturday, August 6, 2022 from 2:30 – 7:00 p.m. at Hurley Funeral Home, 118 W Oaklawn Rd., Pleasanton with the prayer service beginning at 3:30 p.m.