Jessie Sanchez

Jessie Sanchez, 67, of Graham, Texas passed away Saturday, December 5, 2009 in Graham. Funeral services are scheduled for Wednesday, December 9, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. at Morrison Funeral Chapel. A Rosary will be held Tuesday, December 8, 2009 at 6:00 p.m. at Morrison Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Newcastle Cemetery in Newcastle, Texas.

Jessie was born February 12, 1942 in Littlefield, Texas to Crespin and Clofias (Alvarez) Sanchez. He married Marianela Munoz on August 27, 1959 in Phillipsburg, Kansas. Jessie was a member of the Catholic Church and was retired from Karper Oil and Gas Corporation having been employed for 21 years.

Survivors: wife, Marianela (Munoz) Sanchez of Graham, mother, Clofias Sanchez of Graham, daughter, Frances Nanes of Sunray, sons, Valentine Sanchez of Newcastle, Steven Sanchez of Arlington, sister, Maria Juana Yzaquirre of Everman, brothers, Gregorio Castilleja of McAllen, Lupe Castilleja of Everman, 19 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Freddie Sandoval, Jessie Louis Sanchez, Mandy Munoz and many nephews and nieces that he raised as if they were his own children. Jessie was preceded in death by a son, Joe Angel Sanchez, a daughter, Melissa Sanchez and a granddaughter, Francine Nanes.