Ruben Villarreal Jr., age 59, of Brownwood passed from this life on August 16, 2025 with his family by his side. A visitation will be held Wednesday, August 20 from 6 to 8 PM at Heartland Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held Thursday, August 21 at 10 AM in the Heartland Funeral Home Chapel in Early with interment to follow at Greenleaf Cemetery in Brownwood.

Ruben was born September 14, 1965 in Brownwood, to Ruben Villarreal Sr and Gloria Villarreal. He stayed in Brownwood all his life and it is where he met Melinda. Ruben and Melinda were married January 30, 2014.

Ruben loved his family and frequently had family gatherings at his house. He enjoyed having people over to watching the Dallas Cowboys while he barbequed for everyone. He loved to compete in cooking competitions and won

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