Macedonio Rodriguez Cruz, Sr.

Macedonio "Mac" Rodriguez Cruz Sr., 98, Jacksonville, peacefully passed from this life on Friday January 5, 2018 at Premier Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center in North Little Rock, Ark. He was preceded in death by his wife Mazie Cruz (nee Estes); sisters Margarita Morales and Mickey Cruz. He is survived by three children, Macedonio Cruz Jr. and wife Pam of Alexander, Veronica Reid of Houston, Texas and Barry Cruz and wife Karen of Jacksonville; four grandchildren, Martina Steed, Maria Coffman, Michelle Kerman and Eric Cruz; seven great-grandchildren; Zach, Landon, Matthew, Sydney, Zander, Nicholas and Daxston. Born September 13, 1919 in Pearsall, Texas, to the late Tirzo Cruz and Juanita Rodriquez. Macedonio served in the United States Air Force for over 29 years and he retired in 1973 as a Senior Master Sargent. He was a veteran of the World War II, Korean and Vietnam wars. Visitation: In celebration of his life, a visitation will be held On January 11, 2018 from 5-7pm, at Roller-Drummond Funeral Home, 10900 Interstate I-30, Little Rock, Ark. Services: There will be a full Military Burial on Friday January 12, 2018 at 2 p.m. at Pine Crest Cemetery, 7401 AR-5 Alexander, Ark. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/drummond.