John Hernandez

John Hernandez, Sr. "Big John", 69, of Waco passed away Sunday, November 4, 2018 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Graveside services will be held Tuesday, November 13 at 11 am at Oakwood Cemetery. A funeral procession will leave OakCrest Funeral Home at 10:30 am. Visitation will be Monday, November 12 from 6 to 8 pm with the Rosary to be recited at 6 pm at OakCrest Funeral Home.

John was born in Waco on June 24, 1949 to Faustino and Beatrice (Perez) Hernandez. He proudly served his country in the US Army and was stationed in Germany. John loved motorcycles and cherished the rides with his family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his mother and father; his brother, Paul Hernandez and one sister, Mary Padilla.

John is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Alice Garcia Hernandez; sons, John Hernandez, Jr (Georgina), Lawrence Hernandez (Alicia), and Eric Hernandez Sr; daughter, Becky Renee Hernandez; sisters, Guadelupe Chapa (Gilbert), Tomasa Orta, and Manuela Hernandez. John also leaves behind 14 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren to carry on his kindness and generosity.

Pallbearers are Nathan Hernandez, Roland Sadler, Jr, De'Shaawn Sadler, Albert Hernandez and Ralph Castillo III.