Jesus "Chuey" Sanchez, Jr
of Sherwood, AR
October 31, 1954 - February 11, 2024
Jesus Sanchez Jr. (69), of Sherwood, AR passed away peacefully in the early morning of February 11, 2024 after an aggressive battle with CNS B Cell Lymphoma. On his last days, Chuey was surrounded by his wife of 36 years and daughter, along with two very best friends.
Jesus, fondly known as Chuey was born to Jesus and Josefina Sanchez on October 31, 1954 in Del Rio, Texas. Chuey was from Brackettville, Texas where he grew up and was loved so dearly by his community. Chuey was best known for his musical talent being in various bands since the young age of 12 years old.
Chuey was also an Air Force veteran that led him to his career of being a national representative of the 9th district for the American Federation of Government Employees for 20 plus years.
Chuey is survived by his beloved wife, Elva of 36 years; daughter, Jessica (Garrett) and granddaughter, Eliana ''Ellie'' Pender. He is also survived by his sisters, Mary Pearce of Baltimore and Juanita Soto of San Antonio.
Chuey was predeceased by his parents, Jesus and Josefina.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, February 15, 2024 from 5-7 PM at Roller-Owens Funeral Home in North Little Rock. Funeral services will be held on Friday, February 16, 2024 at 9:30 AM at Roller-Owens Funeral home with a burial to follow at 11:00 AM at Arkansas Veterans Cemetery in North Little Rock.
''Someone told me long ago there's a calm before the storm-I know it's been comin' for some time when it's over, so they say it'll rain on a sunny day-I know'' -Have You Ever Seen the Rain? Creedance Clearwater
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Roller-Owens Funeral Home
5509 John F. Kennedy Blvd.
North Little Rock, AR 72116
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com