Eddie Chavez

    Eddie Chavez, 73, of Big Spring, died Friday, January 02, 2015 in a local nursing home. Private services will be held at a later date.Eddie was born Sunday, January 12, 1941 in Big Spring, Texas where he worked at Webb Air Force Base and later became a barber at the Hilltop Barber Shop. He was a self taught musician that loved playing Latino music. He entertained others by playing his accordion, guitar and singing.Eddie is survived by two brothers, Mario Moncada and wife Jerri and Julian Moncada all of Eastland; three sisters, Helen Painter of Carrolton, Georgia, Linda Roberts of Odessa and Sylvia Paris of Eastland and serveral nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by his father, Pedro Chavez; his mother, Eustolia Moncada and two brothers, Frankie Moncada and Ismael Chavez.A special thank you to his nephew Heath Moncada and his wife Vickie. They were very supportive during Eddie's illness by taking care of his every wants and needsArrangements under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Big Spring. Online condolences may be made at: www.npwelch.com ,