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Jose Basilio Diaz, a longtime resident of Mesquite, TX, passed away on June 12, 2020, at the age of 80. He was born April 15, 1940, in San Luis Potosí, Mexico, to Jorge Diaz and Gregoria (Flores) Diaz. Jose started his family many years ago in McAllen, TX before moving to the Dallas Metroplex. He worked for many years as an upholsterer of fine furniture. He was known in Mexico as “El Rey de la Tachuela” (The King of the Tack). He had many roles as husband, father, tio, son, and brother, but his proudest role was Grandpa. Life truly began for him when his grandchildren were born. “Grandpa Joe” spent years running around town in his station wagon going to all of the grandkids games, practices, recitals, and just taking them for ice cream, Whoppers, and Jack in the Box tacos. His favorite past time was playing pool and watching “cool” cowboy movies over a pizza. “Grandpa Joe” adored his family and loved being a grandpa. He is survived by his wife: Eulalia Diaz of Mesquite, TX; children: Jorge Diaz and wife Linda of Rockwall, TX, Laura Diaz and Ramiro Payan of Little Elm, TX, Antonio Diaz of Mesquite, TX, Jesse Diaz and Estefania DeFranceschi of Plano, TX; grandchildren: Michael Diaz, Michelle Diaz, and Ryan Frederick, Brandon Diaz, Brooke Diaz, Nikki Payan, Rikki Payan, Christopher Payan, Brianna Diaz, Jenna Diaz, and Josh Williams; and great-grandchildren: Laila Payan and Lively Frederick. He was preceded in death by his son: Bobby Diaz; 4 sisters; 1 brother; and his parents. A private gathering of family and friends will be held at The Gathering at Rest Haven Funeral Home-Rockwall Location. A private inurnment will follow in Rest Haven Memorial Park.

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Jose Basilio Diaz

April 15, 1940 - June 12, 2020