Joshua Allen Hebel, 17, of Palacios, passed away Tuesday, August 16, 2011. He was born May 6, 1994 in Farmers Branch, TX to Jeffery Allen Hebel and Melissa Ann Quintanilla. He was a life long resident of Palacios, and was an incoming Junior of Palacios High School.
He was a fine young man. He was beautiful on the inside, as well as out. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Palacios and gave himself to the Lord through baptism on August 14, 2011. He also volunteered for the Good News Club at Palacios Elementary.
Josh had many dreams, one of which was to become a college Professor of History. He loved History and he loved learning and teaching History. He also collected antiques, especially clocks and records. His favorite music was from the 1930's and 40's. Josh was only 17 years old, but, in this short time he touched so many lives and will be remembered forever in all of our hearts.
He is survived by his mother: Melissa Quintanilla and Leo Montalvo of Palacios; his father: Jeffery Allen Hebel of Palacios; his maternal grandparents: Arturo & Lucy Garcia of Palacios and Sammy & Beatrice Gomez of Boling; his paternal grandfather: James L. Hebel of Palacios; his brothers: Jacob and Seth Quintanilla and Gabriel Montalvo of Palacios; by his aunts: Stephanie Vazquez, Mary Flores, Leslie Barron, Brittany Gomez, Carrie Lee Hebel, Anita Keeling, Ester Chavez and Monica Chavez; and by his uncles: Samuel F. Gomez Jr., James E. Hebel and Gary Hebel. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandmother: Martha Hebel.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00 PM Monday, August 22, 2011 at the First United Methodist Church of Palacios with Rev. June White officiating. Interment will follow at Palacios Cemetery in Palacios, TX. Pallbearers will be William Herrington, James E. Hebel, Gary Hebel, Grant Stuhrenberg, James Keeling, Ernest Barron, Dustin Johnson and Miguel Vasquez..
Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.taylorbros.net. Arrangements are with Palacios Funeral Home, Palacios, TX (361) 972-2012.