Frank Xavier (pancho) Perez Obituary

Frank Xavier (pancho) Perez attended Bay City High School in Bay City, TX. View the obituary, post a memory, or share a photo about Frank Xavier (pancho) Perez.

Graduation Year	Class of 1966
Date of Passing	Jan 02, 2010
About	MSgt Francisco (Frank) Xavier Perez, retired, 62, from Midwest City, Oklahoma went to be with the Lord on January 2, 2010. Known as Pancho by many, he was born on December 3, 1947, in Bay City, Texas, to John and Sophia Perez. Frank died days after being diagnosed with cancer. While serving in the US Air Force from 1968-1988, Frank served 5 tours of duty during the Vietnam War and was among the last to leave Southeast Asia. After retirement, he earned an AAS in Electromechanical Engineering Technology from Rose State College. Frank loved his home state of Texas (Hook 'em Horns!!!), fishing, watching movies, and gardening like his parents did. Frank and Kathy Perez had four wonderful children (each with two from previous marriages), nine grandchildren and one great grandchild. He took great pride in his children and grandchildren, gave them much love, and was known by them as Papa. He was preceded in death by: his parents, John and Sophia Perez; brother, Fred Perez; and sisters, Mary Jane Perez and Connie Lara. He is survived by: his wife, Kathy; his son, Robert Perez of Midwest City, Oklahoma; daughter, Tuan Mary Perez; of Woodway, Texas; son, Keith Heavner of Helena, Oklahoma, daughter, Melissa Banta of Oklahoma City; older brother, Lupe Perez of Wharton, Texas; and younger brother, Steve of Lehigh Acres, Florida, as well as their extended families. He touched the hearts of many throughout his life and will be missed by his friends and family everywhere. Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in the Candlewood Chapel at Ford Funeral Service, Midwest City, Oklahoma followed by full Military Honors at Kolb Cemetery.