Manuel Caballero,

Sr.

Manuel Garza Caballero, Sr., 72, of Sweetwater, passed peacefully to his heavenly home Sunday, September 24, 2023 at Covenant Medical Center in Lubbock, TX. Funeral services will be at McCoy Funeral Home on Saturday, September 30th at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow at the Sweetwater Cemetery directed by McCoy Funeral Home. A visitation will be held on Friday, September 29th from 6-8 p.m.

Manuel was born May 13,1951 in Slaton, TX to Francisco and Elvira Caballero. Over his lifetime he had several occupations but the one he loved the most was being an auto mechanic. He could tell you what the problem was just by listening to the motor. He enjoyed playing his guitar and listening to his oldies passing the time with family and friends. He was always willing to help and give a lending hand. Manuel especially loved spending time with his children. He will always be remembered as a loving man and never be forgotten.

Manuel is survived by four daughters, Tina Melendez and husband Randy of Sweetwater, Terry Galindo and husband Jaime of Sweetwater, Isabel Caballero, Jessica Caballero, and a son, Manuel Caballero Jr. all of Sweetwater, TX; five sisters, Adela Soto of Sweetwater, TX, Vita White of Lubbock, TX, Lupe Kidd and Frances Villegas of Roscoe, TX, Patsy Palos of Garland, TX and two brothers, Frank Caballero and Eddie Caballero of Sweetwater, TX; eleven grandchildren, eight great grandchildren, and many nieces, nephews, and friends.

Pallbearers will be Gabriel Melendez, Andrew Melendez, David Serrano, Charles Walker, Manuel Rodriguez, and Randy Melendez.

Preceded by Mother, Father, Brothers John Caballero, Raymond Caballero, Martin Caballero, Sister Suzi Garza and granddaughter, Courtney Serrano.