Rafael Gonzalez, Jr.

Rafael Batista Gonzalez, Jr., age 85, of Clarksville, TN passed away on Saturday, February 28, 2026.

Celebration of Life will be held at 12 p.m. on Friday, March 13, 2026, at McReynolds-Nave & Larson Funeral Home. Burial and Military Honors will follow at Kentucky Veterans Cemetery West.

The family will receive friends on Friday from 10 a.m. until the hour of service at the funeral home.

Rafael entered this life on October 30, 1940, in Santurce, Puerto Rico to the late Rafael Alvarez-Gonzalez and Julia B. Gonzalez. He was a Veteran of The United States Army, having honorably served in Vietnam. Rafael had a great sense of humor. He was also known to be a ladies’ man. He enjoyed working out at Clarksville Athletic Club and Boxing. Through the years he has enjoyed riding motorcycles. His greatest joy was spending time with family and friends.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his sister, LaNegra Gonzalez; nephew, Willie “Pepe”; niece, Nancy “Piki” Morrison; brother-in-law, Jose Torruella, and his cousins, Charlie Burgos, Leonardo “Papo” Rios, and Vicente “Chito” Gonzalez.

Survivors include his son, Rafael B. Gonzalez III (Gabriela); grandchildren, Caprice, Ciara (Aaron), and Gabriel; sisters, Carmen, Flora, and Linda; beloved dogs, Goldie and Sadie. He also leaves behind his best friend, Roger Geary, and his son, Alejandro Jungo, along with many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends who will miss him dearly.

Arrangements are in the care of McReynolds-Nave & Larson Funeral Home, 1209 Madison St, Clarksville, TN.

Online condolences may be made at www.NaveFuneralHomes.com

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