He spent his early years traveling with his father and siblings until he met the love of his life. He found his best friend and soulmate at the age of 19 in Homestead, Florida. They married May 20, 1956 in West Palm Beach. A devoted husband for 65 years. They travelled to various states before settling down and forming a family in Baytown, Texas. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He enjoyed spending his time barbequing with his family, fishing with his sons and gardening. Along with sitting outside next to his boys listening to some good country tunes. His pride and joy was being able to watch his grandchildren and great-grandchildren grow before his eyes. He was a man of few words, but had an unwavering love that could be felt by anyone who had the opportunity to be in his presence.
He is survived by his adoring wife, Mary Garcia; his children Pete Garcia (wife, Josie Garcia), Roy Garcia, Sammy Garcia (Ginger Martin), Arthur Garcia (Jami Palmore), Jimmy Garcia, Elsa Cantu (husband, Bo Cantu), Linda Berry; 14 grand-children; Roy Garcia, Jr., Krystal Garcia, Allison Garcia, Monica Garcia, Patricia Marlow, Kerri Nagar, Michael Garcia, Pete Garcia, Samuel Garcia, Marissa Cantu, Anthony Garcia, Alyssa Garcia, Jake Cantu, Jacob Garcia as well as 18 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his two sisters; Maria Cazarez and Fidela Gauna. He is preceded in death by his parents, sisters Emilia Perez, Francis Campos and brother Roberto Garcia; as well as granddaughter Julie Martinez and grandson Colby Isaac Perez.
The family would like to extend a thank you to all of our family and numerous friends for the outpouring of love and support. We would also like to extend our gratitude to the amazing nurses and staff at Faith Community Hospice for their thoughtful service and tender care.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, July 27 from 4:00PM to 8:00PM at Earthman Baytown Funeral Home. A Funeral Service will be held Wednesday, July 28 beginning at 10:00AM at Earthman Baytown Funeral Home with Interment to follow at Memory Gardens Cemetery.
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