Jose Picon Obituary Jose Marcos Picon, 89, of Lubbock, TX died on May 18, 2017 after a brief illness. He was born on April 25, 1928 in Rosebud, TX to Candelario and Josefina Picon. He was the second oldest of six children. He started his career as a Body and Fender worker with Lubbock Wrecker as a parts man He worked for various repair shops in Lubbock before running his own garage in the late 90's. He was considered an expert in his field, mentoring many young mechanics like Julian Hernandez of American Auto Body and Calvin Vivieros in Lubbock Never retiring, he occupied various spaces during almost 20 yrs at El Mercado Hispano. He loved the Flea Market and the comraudery it brought His passion was to build the right tool for the job at hand and never giving up on any challenge he faced He was a member of the Rock of Salvation Church. He is preceded in death by his parents and younger brother Jack Picon of Lubbock, Tx He is survived by his daughter, Ruth Picon of Albany, CA, Patricia Picon Rodriguez and Victor Rodriguez of Littlefield, TX, son, Joseph Mark Picon and Isolina Fonseca Picon of Daly City, CA, daughters, Katheren Picon Lau and Wen Lau of San Francisco, CA, Theresa Picon Levy and Mark Levy of Saint Helena, CA and Marie Picon Lopez and Francisco Lopez of American Canyon, CA, ;siblings, Virginia Gutierrez Picon of Lubbock, TX, Rita Sanchez Picon of Lubbock, TX, Janie Rodriguez Picon of Lubbock, TX and Roman Picon of Lubbock, TX. He had 9 Grandchildren and 1 Great Grandson and is also survived by a large and loving extended family and friends. His grave side service and burial will be on Saturday, May 27th at 2pm at Lubbock City Cemetery. Officiant is Pastor Ramon Picon Services

Graveside Service Saturday May 27, 2017 2:00 PM City of Lubbock Cemetery