Rev. Hector Rafael Gonzalez, Jr., 60, of Midland, Texas, has been refreshed, restored and renewed, has gone home to be with his Lord and Savior, May 14, 2016. His Celebration Service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, May 21, 2016, True-Lite Christian Fellowship, 3001 N. “A” St., Midland, TX, where he also served as an Associate Minister.Hector was born on August 12, 1955 in Wichita Falls, Texas to Hector R. Gonzalez, Sr., and Benita O. Gonzalez. He married Deborah Contreras on June 24, 1978 in Ft. Worth, TX.Mr. Hector…gentle, humble in heart, a servant to others, “A Godly life can be lived only by learning what such a life involves. Only then can one continue their life based on God’s instruction and teaching.” That’s what he did, that’s the life he lived. He was such a big inspiration and touched the lives of many.He was preceded in death by his father Rev. Hector R. Gonzalez, Sr.He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Deborah, sons, Jonathan, Timothy and wife Kaya, daughter Talitha and fiancé Noel Hinojos. Also surviving Hector is his mother, Benita O. Gonzalez, brothers, Victor (Rebecca), Richard (Elizabeth), and Dan Gonzalez, sister, Brenda (Dale) Hobson, and many nieces and nephews, all from Midland.Memorial donations may be made in (Hector’s) name to the Educational Department at True Lite Christian Fellowship.Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Midland. Online condolences may be made at www.npwelch.com. ,
