David Kenneth Garcia

David Garcia, 65, of Collierville, TN, passed away peacefully at St. Francis Hospital – Memphis on Friday, October 31, 2025 surrounded by his family. David was the husband of Kathy (Thompson) Garcia. They were married for 35 years.

David was born into a military family at Fort Bragg, NC to Joseph A. Garcia and Kathleen M. (Butler) Garcia. The third of five sons, the family lived on Army bases throughout the U.S. and Europe Though their home changed often, his brothers’ companionship never did. Those brotherly bonds endured throughout the rest of his life.

David spent most of his youth in the Clarksville, TN area. David was active in sports throughout his time at Northwest High School excelling in wrestling. Upon graduation in 1978, David enlisted in the US Air Force where he proudly served as a communications specialist in the U.S. and England for 4 years. After serving his country in the Air Force, David went through the rigorous process of becoming an Air Traffic Controller. Once completing his course work in Oklahoma, David moved to Memphis to have a very successful career in Federal Aviation Administration. It was in Memphis that he would settle down and raise his loving family.

David had many passions during his life. His family was always at the center of his world. A devoted family man, David and his wife Kathy raised their daughter Samantha in the Memphis area. They supported her through her time at Memphis University. David also enjoyed many hobbies. He restored Corvettes and would take them to shows. When not in the garage, David enjoyed playing golf with his brothers. He was a lifelong fan of the Tennessee Volunteers. David read innumerable books, loved Star Trek, and believed very strongly in the human soul. He spent a lot of time pondering the deeper meaning of life. He was far from your ordinary man.

David was preceded in death by his parents and brother Joseph. Surviving him are his wife Kathy Garcia; daughter Samantha Kathleen Kosciolek (Thaddeus); siblings, Alan Craig Garcia (Jan), Steve Wayne Garcia, and Michael Kevin Garcia, Sr. (Kathy and Michael Jr.). He was the loving grandfather of Stella Grace Kosciolek.

The family would like to express a special thank you to the nurses and staff of St. Francis Hospital - Memphis for the exceptional care and support provided.