Joe G. Salazar, Jr., 57, of Brazoria passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 25, 2024 at Methodist in Houston surrounded by his loving family. He was born to Joe Sr. and Leonor Salazar on June 3, 1966 in Freeport, TX.

Joe worked as a Safety Manager at Evergreen North American Industrial Services. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, sports/coaching, barbequing and spending time with family.

He is preceded in death by his father, Joe G. Salazar, Sr.; two brothers-in-law; Jose “Baby Joe” Salazar and Charles “Chuck” Robert Gonzales, Jr.; and grandparents, the Salazar’s and Ramos’s.

Joe leaves precious memories with his mother, Leonor R. Salazar (Joe Ramirez) of Brazoria; wife, Edna Salazar of Brazoria; sons, Ismael J. Salazar (Gabby) of Richwood, Joe “Trey” G. Salazar III (Kristen Cisneros) of Victoria; daughters, Yaritza “Yari” Estrada, Kendra Ann Salazar, both of Brazoria; sisters, Norma Ann Gonzales of La Porte, Nora Ann Salazar (James Smith) of Arlington, Emily Ann Landin (Karlos) of Mesquite; brother, Michael R. Salazar of Brazoria; grandchildren, Anthony Layne and Liliana Marie Salazar; and a host of other nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.

The Funeral Mass will be on Friday, March 1, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. at St. Joseph On the Brazos Catholic Church in Brazoria, TX with Father Preston officiating. Burial will follow at Brazoria Cemetery.

Visitation will be Thursday, February 29, 2024 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at St. Joseph On the Brazos Catholic Church, Brazoria, TX with a Rosary starting at 6:00 p.m.

Active pallbearers will be Ismael Salazar, Joe “Trey” Salazar III, Tyson Garza, Darrick Mendoza, Rene Ramos, Daniel “Ross” Damian, Alexander Velasquez and Karlos Landin.

Honorary pallbearers will be Ernest “JR” Garza III, Adam Mendoza and Andrue Welchert.