Jose Hernandez, 74, of Fort Meade, FL, died Saturday, October 12, 2013, at Bartow Regional Medical Center in Bartow, FL. Jose was born September 25, 1939 in Sabastian, TX. He worked as a mechanic and was Catholic. Jose was preceded in death by his wife of 45 years Alicia Hernandez, 2 daughters: Maria Hernandez & Virginia Hernandez and son: Jose Hernandez, Jr. Four Daughters: Candy Chavez of Oklahoma,City, OK, Enedina Hernandez of Fort Meade, Nelly Velazquez of Fort Meade and Michelle Reyna of Bowling Green, FL. Two Sons: Joe Hernandez of Lansing, MI and Juan Hernandez of Fort Meade. Six Brothers: Miguel Hernandez, Antonio Hernandez,
Pedro Hernandez, Romero Hernandez, Carlos Hernandez and
Juan Hernandez all from Texas. @9 Grandchildren, 30 Great Grandchildren and 4 Great Great Grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Wednesday, October 16, 2013 at McLean Funeral Home, 306 East Broadway in Fort Meade, FL. Funeral service will be at Saint Elizabeth Catholic Church, 101 Edgewood Drive in Fort Meade at 3:00 PM, Thursday, October 17, 2013, Father Norman Farland officiating. Burial will be at Evergreen Cemetery in Fort Meade, FL.