Obituary: Chano Flores

Memorial services for Chano Flores, 63, Athens have been scheduled for 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 16, 2016 at Iglesia Bautista Emanuel Church with Pastor Jesus Rios officiating.

floresMr. Flores passed away Wednesday evening in Tyler.

He was born Sept. 22, 1952 in Brownsville, Texas to the late Jose Jesus and Eva Garza Flores. He had been a resident of Athens since 2002 and was a member of Iglesia Bautista Emanuel Church.

He was employed with Athens Independent School District from 2006-2008 as a substitute teacher. He loved to watch all kinds of sports, but especially loved watching the Dallas Cowboys. He was an avid bowler himself in his early years.

Survivors include his wife Fela Flores, Athens, sons; Elizandro Flores Jr. and wife Lourdes, Athens, Eric Flores and wife Laura, Corpus Christi, grandchildren; Joshua, Elijah and Sara Elizabeth Flores all of Corpus Christi, and 10 brothers and sisters.

If you would like to leave a message of condolence or light a memorial candle for the family you may do so at www.carroll-lehr.com.