Jose de Jesus Campos Gonzalez

Jose de Jesus Campos Gonzalez, 66, of Rogers, TX a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, friend, began his journey on January 3, 1958. He passed away on October 26, 2024 in Coahulla, Mexico, leaving behind a legacy of love and cherished memories.

Jose is survived by his devoted wife of 48 years, Esperanza Campos Santacruz. Together, they raised a beautiful family and shared countless moments filled with joy and laughter.

He worked for Zachary Construction as a welder and on his spare time he built barbeque pits and trailers. He had a love for travel and the open road. The hardest working man and dedicated to seeing his family succeed. You always knew he had your back. He was the Man, the Myth, the Legend. The perfect example of what a husband and father and grandfather should be. He is the proud father of two sons, Omar Campos and wife Angie of Rogers, and Jose Campos and wife Kerstein, also of Rogers; three daughters, Maribel Campos Najera and her husband Lorenzo, Dalia Rytky  and her husband Adam from Lacey, Washington, and Esperanza Campos of Rogers, were dear to his heart. Jose was blessed to be a grandfather to ten grandchildren and one great grandchild. A great-grandfather, a title he wore with immense pride. 

Jose's familial bonds extended beyond his immediate family. He leaves behind his brothers, Bernardo Campos, Armando Campos, and Timoteo Campos Jr, all of Rogers, along with Roberto Campos, Lauro Campos, and Manuel Campos, who reside in Mexico. His sisters, Carmela Laureano of Cameron, Rosa Campos of Denver, CO, and Azusena Puente of Fresnillo, Zacatecas, also carry  his memory.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Timoteo Campos Sr. and Rosa Campos Gonzalez. Jose now joins his beloved son, Jose de Jesus Campos Jr., and brothers, Eraclio Campos Gonzalez and Leonel Campos in eternal rest.

As family and friends gather to honor Jose’s life, the services celebrating his memory will take place at St. Matthews Catholic Church in Rogers, Texas. A visitation will be held on Thursday October 31, 2024, starting at 4:00 PM, followed by a rosary service at 5:00P.M.until 6:00P.M. 

A Mass in his honor will take place on Friday November 1, 2024 at 10:00 AM with father Rafeal Padilla officiating. Following services he will be laid to rest at Rogers Cemetery in Rogers, TX.. 

Jose de Jesus Campos Gonzalez will be remembered not only for his contributions to his family but also for the warmth he spread throughout the community. His legacy of kindness, strength, and dedication to his loved ones will forever live on in the hearts of those he touched.

Crotty Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Belton is in charge of arrangements.