Johnny A. Juarez

Johnny A. Juarez, aged 78, of Taylor, passed away peacefully with his family at his side on Friday, August 5 ^th at Ascension Seton in Round Rock.

Born and raised in Rockdale, he was the youngest of three children born to Manuel and Dolores (Aldama) Juarez.

On December 1, 1960, he married Carmen De La Rosa. They welcomed two children into their family, Terry and John Michael.

During his lifetime, Johnny worked a variety of different jobs. From odd jobs to the Schlitz Pontiac Dealership and Ker-Ban factory. For over forty years, he worked as a seasonal cotton ginner, making his way upward to head cotton ginner. He worked as a ginner at Thrall Co-op and Waterloo Gin, as well as out in West Texas, depending on the time of year. During the off season, he had his own house leveling business.

Johnny leaves behind to cherish his memory his beloved wife, Carmen; a daughter, Terry Chaidez and husband Antonio; and son, John Michael Juarez and wife Sonia; and a sister, Elisa (Alice) Ramirez.

He also leaves behind ten grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, as well as numerous family members and dear friends.

Johnny is preceded in death by his parents, and a brother, Cosme Juarez.

Visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00pm on Thursday, August 11, 2022, at Providence Funeral Home in Taylor. Funeral Services will take place at 10:00am on Friday, August 12, 2022, at Providence Funeral Home in Taylor, with burial to follow at Taylor City Cemetery.

Honoring their grandfather as pallbearers are David Chaidez, Fabian Franco, Ernesto Franco, Isaac Franco, Mikey Juarez, Mark Chaidez, Anthony Chaidez, and Xavier Juarez.

Honorary pallbearers include Arthur Vega, Jim Downs, Tommy Pate, Mark Urbis, Rod Neitsch, Frankie Cervenka, Norman Frey, James Hendrix, J.B. Briones, Floyd Kruse, and the Morning Breakfast Crew; as well as Johnny’s many other cherished friends.