He is survived by his wife, Brenda Ross; two children, Ruth Garcia of Charleston and Rachel Sanders of Charlotte, NC; two grandchildren, Michael Garcia and Rossa Garcia; and two great-grandchildren, Noah and Ava Valdez.
A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, October 12, 2024 at Elmwood Cemetery, 501 Elmwood Avenue, Columbia, SC 29201.