Joe M. Reyes, born in Waco June 10, 1928 passed away August 2, 2017. He joins his first wife and mother of his children, Bernice Rivera Reyes; father Andres E. Reyes and mother Flora Moran as well as his brother, Jesse; sisters, Elisa Rodriguez, Sara Reyes, Beatriz Olivarez and Janie Lemos and his granddaughter, Brandi Reyes who preceded him in death. Joe is survived by his brother, Andres Reyes Jr.; sisters, Flora Mendoza and Carmen Hernandez; wife, Rose A. Reyes; sons, Joe Edward, David Joseph and wife Sonia C. Reyes, Lawrence Carlos and wife Susan Reyes; grandchildren, Angel, Matthew, Ryan, Brittany, Brayden, Emmanuel, and Caroline Reyes; six great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. After graduating from Waco High, he joined the Army-Air Force, being stationed in Maine, Alabama, Japan, the Philippine Islands, Colorado Springs, and finally San Antonio. Following his Air Force retirement, Joe then joined the U.S. Postal Service, where he served as a proud Letter Carrier and was a member of the NALC #421. He retired from the U.S. Postal Service after 21 years. A lifelong golfer, he pursued the elusive "Par". Besides a passion for golf, Joe's other passions included watching his sons play numerous sports, soulful music, watching the Spurs, cheering for the Baylor Bears, and grandfathering. Visitation followed by a Rosary will be held at Southside Funeral Home on the 9th of August from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. On the 10th of August, at 10:00 a.m., a Mass will be held at St. Joseph's Chapel at Cordi-Marian, followed by burial, with military honors, to be held at the adjacent Resurrection Cemetery, 11624 Culebra RD.