He enjoyed movies ranging from Country Westerns to the Rocky Balboa series. He loved watching the Dallas Cowboys and enjoyed football. He loved being outside and tending to his gardens and farmyard animals.

He is preceded in death by his parents Jose and Juanita Velasquez, wife Rosemary, brothers Ruben and David, and sister Irma. He is survived by his son

Enrique Jr., daughter Amy, grandchildren Jason Carrell and Ava Rose, brother Joe, sister Maria and their families.

A graveside service will take place at 10 a.m. on Monday, January 25 at San Isidro Cemetery in Fentress. Arrangements are under the direction of Thomason Funeral Home. For more information and to sign the online registry, please visit thomasonfuneralhome.com.