San Benito, TX- Jose Manuel Rodriguez, 76, entered into Eternal Rest on Thursday, August 25, 2011 at his residence. He was born on March 19, 1935 in San Benito, TX. He was the manager at Johnny & John Tire Shop in Olmito for many years. He served in United States Army during the Korean conflict in 1954-1956. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and brother who was loved dearly by all. He is preceded in death by his parents, Manuel M. and Maria Escobedo Rodriguez; brother, Raul E. Rodriguez; his brother-in-law, Ruben L. Garcia Sr.; and his niece Norma G. Cruz. He is survived by his wife, Consuelo Gracia Rodriguez; his children: Rolando (Neomi) Rodriguez, Jose Manuel Rodriguez Jr., and Leticia Gomez; his grandchildren: Lauren Gomez, Semina Rodriguez, and Rolando Manuel Rodriguez and his sisters Olga R. (Ruben +) Garcia and Tencha R. (Aroldo) Aguilar; as well as other extended family. Visitation will be held Friday, August 26, 2011 from 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM with a Holy Rosary to be recited at 7:00 PM at Thomae-Garza Funeral Home. Military Honors will be conducted at 5:00 PM at the funeral home under the direction of American Legion Post 43 of Brownsville. Mass of Resurrection will be held on Saturday, August 27, 2011 at 10:00 AM at St. Theresa Catholic Church in San Benito. Cremation will follow in accordance to his wishes. Serving as pallbearers are Wally Garza, Enrique Gracia, Jaime Gracia, Ruben L. Garcia Jr., Chuck Garcia, and Raul Rodriguez Jr. Honorary pallbearers will be Aroldo D. Aguilar, David Aguilar Jr., George Aguilar, and Manuel Rodriguez. Words of Comfort can be sent to the family of Jose Manuel Rodriguez at www.thomaegarza.com. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Thomae-Garza Funeral Directors, 395 S. Sam Houston Blvd., San Benito, TX. (956) 399-1331.