Joseph Anthony Cruz

Joseph Anthony Cruz, 38, passed away August 10, 2021 at his home, in N. Little Rock, Arkansas. Visitation will be held from 9:00am until 10:00am, Tuesday, August 17, 2021, at Lucas & Blessing Funeral Home in Burleson. Funeral services will be held at 10:00am, Tuesday, August 17, 2021, at Lucas & Blessing Funeral Home, with burial to follow at Burleson Memorial Cemetery.
He was born May 20, 1983 in Fort Worth, TX to Connie Cruz-Gamez and Robert Ramirez. Joe grew up in Fort Worth, but he graduated from high school in North Little Rock, Arkansas in 2001. After high school, he pursued a career as a paralegal and went to college at the University of Arkansas Pulaski Technical College in N. Little Rock.
He enjoyed outdoor activities such as jet skiing, boating, swimming, camping, hiking, baseball, football, watching documentaries, and reading. He also received awards for running marathons & playing baseball as a child.
Joe was preceded in death by his grandparents, Joe and Toni Cruz; grandmother, Gloria Anaya; grandfather, Guadalupe Ramirez; and beloved dogs, Oscar and Rocky.
He is survived by his mother, Connie Cruz-Gamez, and husband Ray; father, Robert Ramirez; brothers, Robert Cruz and wife, Jenell, Daniel Cruz and wife, Jennifer and Kyle Gamez; niece, Bella Cruz; nephews, Daniel Cruz, Jr., Michael Cruz, and Alex Cruz; aunt, Mary Elizabeth Gilbert and husband, Karl; and guardian, Jan Wortham.
The family wishes to extend their gratitude to Lucas & Blessing Funeral Home, family and friends.
Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believed in God; believe also in me. My Father’s house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am. ~ John 14:1-3