Richard H. "Grandpa" Reyes, 85, of Big Spring, died on Saturday, November 14, 2009, in a local hospital. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Tuesday, November 17, 2009 at the Nalley-Pickle & Welch Rosewood Chapel with Carlos Payen, officiating. Interment will follow at Trinity Memorial Park.The family will receive friends from 6 PM to 8 PM Monday at the funeral home.He was born on May 5, 1924, in San Antonio, Texas and married Viviana Berlanga on May 10, 1947 in San Antonio, Texas. She preceded him in death on July 4, 2003.Mr. Reyes had served in the United States Air Force from 1941 until retiring in 1964. He then worked at the Big Spring State Hospital for 10 years, retiring as a unit supervisor. He had a great love for his country, was faithful to attend church and read the Bible, and his joy in life was his grandchildren and family.He was a member of the Church of Christ and was also a member of the Disabled American Veterans (DAV).Survivors include one son, Armando Reyes of Big Spring; two step daughters, Elida Garcia and Carmon Ramos both of San Antonio; three granddaughters, Amanda Nichole Reyes and husband, Rocky Sanchez, Megan Summers and husband, David and Carol Dyer and husband, Richard all of Big Spring; 12 great grandchildren; three brothers, Reymundo Reyes and Robert Reyes both of San Antonio and Domingo Gomez; and three sisters, Consuelo Hughes and Dolores Moreno both of San Antonio and Rosario DeLuna of Hondo. He was also preceded in death by his parents; one grandson, Michael Anthony Reyes; two brothers; one sister; and two nephews. Arrangements under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Big Spring. Online condolences can be made at: www.npwelch.com,