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Frank K. Hernandez, Sr. February 8, 1924 – October 6, 2019 Frank K. Hernandez, Sr. born in Elmendorf, Texas on February 8, 1924; passed away on October 6, 2019; at the age of 95. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife, for over 60 years, Ludivina "Ludi" Chapa Hernandez and his younger brother Johnny K. Lopez & wife Catarina "Carrie" Lopez. Survivors include his loving family of 4 sons and their wives Frank & Yvonne Hernandez, Ronald & Lynn Hernandez, Joe & Christina Hernandez, and Jerry & Galina Hernandez; grandchildren, Michael (wife Nicole), Ruth (husband Mario "Marty"), Eric, Serah (husband Michael), Jason, Sheri, Terah, Jacob (wife Kimberly Lynn), Kathryn; great grandchildren, Jewelia, Brooklyn, Benjamin, Nicholas Jr., Ashton, & Jaelynn and other family members and friends. Frank was affectionately known as "Pop", "Grandpa", and "Brother Hernandez". He lived his childhood during the country's difficult Great Depression. He attended a small rural 2-room schoolhouse where he met "Ludi". After getting only 7 years of education, he enrolled in the government sponsored work programs. Then came WWII and he joined the US Navy, serving briefly on the battleship USS Idaho, and later on the destroyer USS McKee 575. His only mention of his wartime experiences was to briefly say he was scared the night his ship was torpedoed by the enemy. Fortunately all the crew survived! After the war, he came home and married Ludi. They bought a little house and started a family (Frankie & Ronnie)! Later, Pop built Ludi a larger home with his own hands! Then, they added to the family (Joe & Jerry)! Pop worked for several construction contractors, worked briefly at Kelly AFB, then got a steady job with Jerry Girard at Girard Machinery, then finally retired from Kuentsler Machinery. He liked baseball, saltwater fishing, playing dominoes, listening to Glenn Miller music like "Song of India", and backyard grilling. In 1968 he was baptized as one of Jehovah's Witnesses. As a Christian, he continued to uphold Bible principles of peace and goodwill toward all people. He never spoke ill of anyone. He knew he wasn't perfect either, but he was able to get along peacefully with everyone. He read the Bible daily before he enjoyed his morning coffee & biscuit. He preached that only Jehovah God will cure all of mankind's problems, and believed in the Bible's promise that eternal life on earth will be possible. Visitation will begin on Friday, October 11, 2019 from 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. at Mission Park Funeral Chapels South. Funeral service will be held on Saturday, October 12, 2019 at 9:00 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Mission Burial Park South. For personal acknowledgement, you may sign the online guestbook at www.missionparks.com in the obituary section.

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Frank K. Hernandez Sr.

February 8, 1924 - October 6, 2019