Daniel R. Mejia, Jr., Age 83 of Kenedy, TX passed away on Friday, September 1, 2017 in Kenedy, TX. Daniel was born on December 4, 1933 in Cuero, TX to the late Daniel, Sr. and Isabel Ramirez Mejia. Daniel married Natalia Farias on January 16, 1958 in Karnes County, he retired from the City of Kenedy; was a Pastor for the Assembly of God in Kenedy; and a proud Veteran of the US NAVY serving during the Korean Conflict.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Daniel, Sr. and Isabel Ramirez Mejia; great-grandson, Ryan DeLeon and a brother Antonio Mejia.

He is survived by his loving wife, Natalia Farias Mejia of Kenedy; daughters, Mary Jane Gonzales and husband Richard of Kenedy, Gloria M. Barrientez and husband Matias of Kenedy; sons, Daniel Mejia, III and wife Anna of Kenedy, Antonio Mejia and wife Priscilla of Kenedy, 16 grandchildren and 29 great-grandchildren.

A Prayer Service will be held Tuesday, September 5, 2017 at 7:00 P.M. in the Eckols Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Juan Ruiz and Rev. Hector Oroxon officiating. Services will be Wednesday, September 6, 2017 at 11:00 A.M. in the Eckols Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Juan Ruiz and Rev. Hector Oroxon officiating.  Interment will follow in the Loma Alta Cemetery in Kenedy, TX.

Serving as Pallbearers will be Tristan Mejia, Matias Barrientez, Jerome Barrientez, Jeremiah Barrientez, Jacob Barrientez, and James Barrientez.