Natividad "Speedy" Gonzalez Jr.
Age 71, a resident of Fayetteville, Arkansas, passed away Monday, December 9, 2019 at his home. He was born December 11, 1947 in Carnegie, Oklahoma, the son of Natividad and Rosalie (Rameriz) Gonzalez.
A great friend to many. He was known to be the best backhoe operator around, many would say he could spin it on a dime. He was a devoted husband to Gloria for a wonderful 49 years. He was a wonderful dad to all of his children and was most proud of being a poppy. His grandchildren were the light of his world, they all considered him to be their best friend, he always had the right words to make everything better. His smile and giant bear hugs would make any day much better. He has always been so proud to show off his grandchildren and great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one daughter LaNita Gonzalez, five brothers Johnny, Joe, Manuel, Phillip, Ray Gonzalez and two sisters Pearl and Alberta Gonzalez.
Survivors include his wife Gloria Gonzalez; three daughters Tammy Hackelton and her husband Chris of Morrow, Arkansas, Jennifer Reid and her fiance Dewayne Dejean of Farmington, Arkansas and Rena Gonzalez; two sons Shane Gonzalez of Centerton, Arkansas and Casey Gonzalez and his wife Meagan of Morrow, Arkansas; two brothers David Gonzalez of California and Freddy Gonzalez of Oklahoma; three sisters Dora Passmore and Emma Dunlap both of Oklahoma and Gina Crane of Arizona; seventeen grandchildren and five great grandchildren: Tatum Harris, Taylor Shepherd, Tara, Dalton, Raleigh and Laykyn Shepherd, Travis Shipley, Stephanie, Cody and Evelyn Scott, Sarah, Trey and Theo Lewis, Austin Shepherd, Aiden Reid, Aimee, Jacob, Elizabeth, and Claire McCraw, Shane Jr. and Remington Gonzalez, Destani and Ryder Gonzalez and Cat Prewitt; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
The family will receive friends Tuesday, December 10, 2019 from 3:00-8:00 p.m. at Luginbuel Funeral Home.
Funeral service will be held Wednesday, December 11, 2019 at 3:00 p.m. at Luginbuel Chapel in Prairie Grove, Arkansas. Burial will be in the Farmington Cemetery, there will be no graveside service held.