Francisco "Frank" Salinas Jr.

Francisco "Frank" Salinas Jr. age 59 from Angleton, TX died May 25, 2021 at his residence with loving family members present. Frank was born on May 10, 1962, at Angleton Clinic and Hospital to Francisco and Matilda Livas Salinas. Frank was a truck driver, a "tell it like it is man" that never met a stranger. He followed in his father's footsteps in becoming a truck driver and traveled all over the United States. He favored the "big rigs". He drove through two hurricanes delivering generators to hospitals and spoke of his rig being blown side to side. And being Frank, he returned loaded up, and made another run. Frank loved his children and grandchildren and spoke of them often. When told he was terminal the one thing he said is that he was not ready to leave his children, grandchildren and family. His job as a truck driver brought him much joy and he often shared some of the highlights of his runs with friends and family. Cooking was one of his talents and he was famous for his "beer can drunk chicken" as well as his delicious brisket. Frank loved fishing with family or friends. Even before hospice his brother Martin and he would go out in the early morning to "bait a hook". Martin would take him to the Intracoastal Waterway and Surfside. Towards the end Frank would ask to be taken and constantly checked the time for Martin to arrive. One of his favorite days was Martin taking him out then later doing "donuts" in the sand. His son, Zach was behind them and did the donut right after them. For the first time in a while, he laughed out loud. Whether he could fish or just sit in the truck and watch others fishing or the waves reaching shore, he was happy. He discovered that it was the simple things that brought him happiness and made us realize the same: family, the outdoors, music, rain and good food are all that is needed in one's life. Everything else is, "just more fish." He was preceded in death by his father, Francisco Salinas. Survivors include mother, Matilda Salinas, Children April Jasso (Anthony) San Antonio, Ashley Burton (Billy) Angleton), Francisco Paul Salinas III (Paulina) San Antonio, Zachaury Salinas (Sara) Killeen, Nichole Ricarte (Damion) New Braunfels. Sisters and brother Elizabeth De La Rosa (Jesse), Mary Griffith, Norma Salinas, Frances Mendieta, Cynthia Salinas and Martin Salinas all of Angleton. Nieces and nephews Natalie, Tania, Julie, Jennifer, Claudia, Michelle, Alyssa, Amanda, Amelda, Tony, Jose (Pep), Christopher (CJ), Brian, and Thomas. Grandchildren Kaleigha, Carter, Amiya, Catalina, Nayelli, Julian, Darren, Shawn and Elijah. Many loving cousins, who visited and others who came at his request. Special friends the Garcia family, Johnny (Gloria) Garcia, Ricky Garcia, Bobby Anderson, Rick Longoria, Robert Aguilar, Patricia Garza, Jeannie Flores Kroppe and many others. Visitation will be held on June 8, 2021 at 10:00 am for family, public viewing 11 am an Funeral Services beginning at 12 pm at Palms Funeral Home with George Matamoros officiating. Memorial reception following at 2:00 pm at American Legion. Honorary Pallbearers are Brian Mendieta, Thomas Mendieta, Elijah Sanchez, Tony Davila Jr, Shawn Jasso, Darren Jasso, Santos Salazar, Zachaury Salinas, Francisco (Paul) Salinas III, Johnny Garcia, Ricky Garcia, Jose Salazar, & CJ Salazar. Service Details. Visitation When Tuesday, June 8th, 2021 11:00am - 12:00pm Location Palms Funeral Home Address 2300 E. Mulberry ANGLETON, TX 77515 Service When Tuesday, June 8th, 2021 12:00pm Location Palms Funeral Home Address 2300 E. Mulberry ANGLETON, TX 77515 Family and friends are coming together online to create a special keepsake. Every memory left on the online obituary will be automatically included in this book. View Tribute Book