Carlos X. Camacho passed away peacefully on March 7, 2021 at his home in San Antonio, TX at the age of 99 ½ years.

Carlos was born on September 9, 1921 in San Antonio, TX to his parents, Carlos Y. and Lilia C. Camacho.  Carlos attended Sidney Lanier High School and graduated in 1939.  Shortly afterwards, Carlos joined the Army/Peace Corp (Air Force) and served 4 years in England and Hawaii.  Upon his return from his Air Force duties, he married his high school sweetheart, Anita Solis in 1944 for 66 years and they raised 4 sons.

Carlos began his working career at Kelly AFB where he served as a foreman for aircraft engine repairs, for 33 years.  Carlos also had a second job working at J. Cantu & Sons grocery store.  Carlos was involved with the Order of Alhambra-Bejar Caravan 56 and was a past grand commander.  He also was a member of the Knights of Columbus and he was one of the Founding members of the Nemo Herrera Scholarship Fund, San Antonio, TX.  Carlos loved to watch his favorite teams on TV, Dallas Cowboys, San Antonio Spurs and Texas Longhorns.

Carlos is survived by his sons, Carlos X. Camacho, Jr (Gloria), David A. Camacho (Lisa), Edward J. Camacho (June), and daughter in law, Gloria G. Camacho; along with 6 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Anita; his parents, Carlos Y. and Lilia; son, Alex; brother, Jesse; and granddaughter, Kelly Elizabeth.

Church services and a celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Please feel free to leave a farewell message for Carlos and the Camacho family at www.theangelusfuneralhome.com

In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Nemo Herrera Scholarship Fund.