Manuel Perez Sr., 71, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family and friends on December 6th, 2014. Manuel was born in Bay City, Texas on January 23rd, 1943 to the late Socorro Perez and Maria Delgado.

Manuel graduated from Bay City High School in 1962 and soon joined the military. He proudly served in the United States Army from 1962-1969. Manuel's joy was spending time with his grandchildren. One of the best memories his grandchildren will have is Grandpa taking them to the corner store to buy snacks and teaching them to play poker. One of his favorite past times was watching the Texans, drinking beer with his buddies, and dancing.

He was preceded in death by his parents Socorro Perez, Teresa Benavidez, and Maria Delgado, and brothers, Esmael Perez and David Silva. Manuel was survived by his siblings Josephine Garcia, Mary Rodriguez, Connie Renteria, Steve Hernandez, Robert Hernandez, Maria Delgado, Samuel Perez, Leo Silva, Raquel Williams, Isabel Garza, Daniel Perez, Michael Perez, his children, Kimberly Perez, Manuel Perez Jr., Sharon Perez, Mark "Booboo" Perez, grandchildren, Veronica Martinez, Maria Rodriguez, Sergio "Choche" Rodriguez, Angelica Vargas, Gabriela Vargas, Lucero Rodriguez, Estrella Perez, Rebecca Perez, Marisol Perez, Phillip Perez, Christain Perez, Isabella Perez, Mark "Little Boo" Perez, Marcus Perez, Erin Rodriguez, Abigail Rodriguez and Joseph Rodriguez, great grandchildren, Giovanni Hernandez, Jadyn Hernandez, Andres Mercado, Christopher Carranza, Julian Vargas, Landon Cantu and numerous nieces and nephews.

A prayer service will be held 6:00 PM Tuesday December 9 at the funeral home. The funeral service will be 10:00 AM Wednesday, December 10, 2014 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Mark "Booboo" Perez, Sr., Sergio "Choche" Rodriguez, Samuel Perez, Sr., Samuel Perez, Jr., Jimmy "Wowwow" Montalvo, Sr. and Matt Ordonez, Jr. Honorary pallbearers are Alfred Ybarra, Gilbert Medina and George Perez.