Jesse "Chuy" Villarreal, 88, passed away on Sunday, January 21, 2018, at Sardis Community Nursing Home in Sardis, MS.

Mr. Villarreal was born on August 12, 1929 in Monterrey, Mexico, to The Late Manuel and Victoria Villarreal. As a young man, Chuy came to this country where he became a proud United States Citizen. He retired from International Camera in Chicago, Illinois where he served his career as a camera technician.

For the past 23 years, Chuy has lived in Tallahatchie County, MS at the Peaceable Kingdom with Laurie and Jackie Jones and family. There he endeared himself to the extended family and the many guests who visited the Peaceable Kingdom. There he also enjoyed daily the beauty of God's creation as a master gardener, especially caring for God's creatures. He will be greatly missed by the many who enjoyed his colorful personality and unique humor.

He leaves behind numerous loving nieces and nephews and was preceded in death by his parents and 15 siblings.

A memorial service is being planned for 11 a.m. on March 24, 2018 at Batesville Magnolia Cemetery in Batesville, MS. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Panola County Humane Society, P.O. Box 1756, Batesville, MS 38606.

Dickins Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.