Arthur Gonzales

Arthur D Gonzales "Teddy Bear” Went To Be With The Lord On Wednesday March 8, 2017 At Medical Center Hospital Surrounded By His Son And 4 Of His Daughters.

Arthur Was Born On July 2, 1948, In Seminole Tx To Juanita And Thomas Gonzales. He Grew Up In Rankin Tx And Met Betty And They Married December 9, 1968.

He Enjoyed Bull riding, Western Movies, Reading The Bible, Spending Time With His Grandchildren, Telling Jokes, And Spending Time With His Family. He Had A Laughter Like No Other. Was Known For Always Wearing His Bandana Around His Neck And Cowboy Hat.

Arthur Was Retired But Worked As A Trucker For 30 Years.

He Is Survived By His Wife, Betty Gonzales Of Crane;
Son, Arthur Patrick Jr Of Midland Tx; Daughters Lorinda Lujan And Husband Jesse Of Midland Tx, Teresa Gonzales Of Odessa Tx, DeAnna And Husband Floyd Gonzalez Of Las Cruces, Adriana And Husband Gabriel Tarin Of Odessa Tx, And Sarah Sandoval Of Crane Tx. Also Surviving Are His Siblings Brothers Thomas, Ruben, And Apolonio Gonzales. 17 Grandchildren; And 3 Great Grand Kids.

Arthur Was Preceded In Death By His Parents, Juanita Gonzales And Thomas Gonzales; Brother Luis Gonzales; 2 Sisters; Son In Law Jeffery Sandoval.

Viewing Will Be Held At Shaffer-Nichols Funeral Home Friday March 10, 2017 From 9:00 A.M.- 9:00P.M. With A Small Service At 7:00p.m. Funeral Services Will Be Saturday March 11, 2017 At 11:00a.m. Followed By Lunch At Mountain View.
Arrangements are under the care and direction of Shaffer-Nichols Funeral Home of Crane.