Benito Salazar Herrera, 61 of Greenville, TX passed away on December 10, 2019. He was born on March 21, 1958 to Inocencio and Maria Herrera in Mexico. Benito loved his family, ranching, and working with his cows. He retired from the City of Greenville Water Department.
Benito is survived by his loving wife, Ray Robles Herrera; mother, Felipa Herrera; brothers, Inocencio Herrera and Martin Herrera; sisters, MA. Guadalupe DeLeon and Santis Reyes; stepbrothers, Eduardo and Felipe Benavidez; step-sons, Joe Melendez and Jesse Melendez; stepdaughter, Felicia Melendez; grandchildren, Raven Melendez-Key, Michael Melendez; great-grandchild, Genesis Pitman. Along with several nieces and nephews and extended family and friends.
Benito is preceded in death by his father, Inocencio Herrera and stepson, Frankie Melendez, Jr. on April 1, 2019.
A visitation will be held on Thursday, December 12, 2019 from 6-8 PM at Lynch Funeral Service in Greenville, TX. A Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, December 13, 2019 at 10 AM at St. Williams Catholic Church in Greenville, TX