Carlos R. VELEZ-RODRIGUEZ

Carlos VELEZ-RODRIGUEZ Obituary

Family-Placed Death Notice

VELEZ-RODRIGUEZ, Carlos R. Carlos R. Velez-Rodriguez, 85, passed away on Saturday, October 20, 2012 in Marietta, GA. Carlos was born in Puerto Rico to Carlos B. Velez-Ramos and Manuela de Jesus Rodriguez-Plata. He retired from U.S. Army as Chief Warrant Officer with 24 years of active service. Was a Korean War-era veteran. Earned a Bachelor of General Studies Degree from the University of Omaha. Preceded in death by his parents and son Felix J. (Johnny) Baez. Survivors include wife Loida E. Velez, sons Carlos R. Velez, Jr., Edgardo E. Velez, Abraham (Abe) C. Baez, Samuel (Sammy) C. Baez, and daughter Luz E. Gillespie.A visitation is scheduled for Tuesday, October 23, 2012 from 4 pm to 6 pm followed by a funeral service at 6 pm, at the First Spanish Baptist Church, 3532 Covington Highway, Decatur, GA 30032. In lieu of flowers, please donate to either Primera Iglesia Bautista Hispana of Metro Atlanta in Decatur or Iglesia Casa de Oracion in Marietta.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Atlanta Journal-Constitution on Oct. 22, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for Carlos VELEZ-RODRIGUEZ

5 Entries

John Sargent

August 1, 2013

I served with Carlos on Taiwan in the late 1960s and early 1970s. We were close friends and socialized a lot. He was a wonderful human being and a gentleman in every sense of the word. I been trying to track him down for years, unfortunately unsuccessfully until today.
With much sorrow I extend my sincerest sympathy to his family.
John S. Sargent, Raytheon Company engineer

Olga Shumate

October 22, 2012

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998

Iris Still

October 22, 2012

He will surely be missed but can't wait to see him again some day. Meanwhile, I will be praying and encouraging Loida, his precious wife and family. Very special family to the Vilá Family. May God comfort you all and give you His peace that only He can give you. Los quiero mucho.

Diana Novo-Dopazo

October 22, 2012

He was a great and special person to our family!!! Very Sweet person, he will be very much missed by all the church member that he serviced for so many years.
You will always be in my heart!!!

Showing 1 - 5 of 5 results