Benny it's been 3 years now since you left us...A very sad day for all of us that you  touched with your kindness and generous spirit...You are missed ..You are loved beyond words..See you again one day...My memories of you will live on forever!!<3

Happy Heavenly Birthday, mi amigo Benny. Your legacy of kindness and generosity lives on in the hearts and minds of those you touched.

Dearest Benny...Today is your birthday...Wishing you a very happy heavenly birthday...Miss you everyday more and more...Sending you a heavenly hug!!! ❤️ 

BENNY ...........You're coming up on 2 years that you left ..............We all sure do miss you .............Wishing you were still with us,,,,,,,Your birthday is in 2 days........HAPPY HEAVENLY BIRTHDAY.........Your life was a blessing.....Your memory a treasure.....You are loved beyond words....Missed beyond measure...........Nancee Mincheff 

Benny was a dear old friend. We grew up together in the same neighborhood and I loved his family. His Dad was a very special and nice man. His sister Lisa is such a sweetheart and a great lady. My prayers go out to the family, Vince, and those close to Benny. Lisa, my family loves you and you are in our thoughts and prayers.  

Benny.....It's been a year since you passed.
.We are all in shock still to this day!!You touched so many hearts...Missing your presence on this earth...You were one of a kind...Thank you for leaving us with such wonderful memories..Rest in peace Benny!❤💯🙏

I met Benny years ago at Ron Lira's guitar shop. Every time he was in town he'd visit Ron's shop and spend time visiting with us.

I knew his dad as well.

He was always friendly and had plenty of stories to share about working with Vince & The Eagles.

I saw & spoke with Benny just before he passed and he never let on that he was sick. When I received word of his passing I was completely shocked!

Benny was always kind and had a big smile on his face.

You're missed by so many!



It’s almost as thou 2020 touring could not go forward and has rested for a year now as to honor Benny because touring without him just doesn’t seem normal at all.

Benny…a gentlemen, a gentle man, a friend to so many, good guy to all, legend in his industry that left an indelible mark of kindness, humor and humanity, 
You are missed, Benny, you are missed…

Wow its been a year since Benny passed  he was a Nice man to chat with i loved how he and Vince where on stage when Benny handed Vince his next Guitar to play  its not going to be the same seeing Vince without Benny this was in Oroville California when the 2nd time i saw Benny we Miss you Benny 

Can’t believe it’s been a year already.  The road just won’t be the same without you, Benny.  We love and miss you🎶🎸🎶

I never had the pleasure to personally meet benny, until my last Vince concert.  I was waiting by the bus to hopefully get my cd covers signed. There were two buses & had no idea which one he'd be going to.  

After what seemed like forever, Benny came walking by & I asked if I was standing by the right bus. He told me no, & that Vince was already on the other bus. I guess he saw that look of terrible disappointment in my face. He asked me to watch his piece of luggage & took my covers on to the bus for Vince to sign them. 

I'll never forget his kindness in making a long time fan so happy.   He was such a sweet man to do that, & left a lasting impression on me.  Rest in peace, sweet Benny, & Happy Birthday in heaven. You'll be so greatly missed at the shows.   You'll always be remembered by me & everyone else whose lives you've touch, even more personally.   Thank you again for that beautiful memory, dear Benny.  Much love.

Commemorating the anniversary of a loved one's passing is a reminder that their legacy lives on in our memories and heart-felt sentiments of joy in having them always with us in spirit...until we meet again. Benny is with God and watching over us all.
Su hermano Ralph

Benny you are so often in our thoughts, and today especially. John and I feel blessed to have been gifted with your friendship. 

Dear Brenda. I just now heard about Benny’s passing. I cannot tell you how sorry I am. I have had the pleasure of knowing Benny for about 30 years now. My wife and I are close friends with Vince and we have attended a great many of his concerts over the years. Benny was always the one who got us in and took care of us. He was such a wonderful man. I can’t tell you how many times he took his own backstage pass off and handed it to us. I can’t tell you how many times I have sat there and talked to him or watched him as he got Vince’s guitars ready for the next song. Vince’s concerts will never be the same for us without Benny. As much as we will miss him, I know Vince will miss him so much more. May he rest in peace. Harry & Ann Bickel

I had the pleasure of meeting Benny in phadelphia in 2007 at a Vince Gill concert. At a meet an greet at the Kimmel Center. Benny was always so down to earth and generous to a fault. As he numerous times comped us with tickets to Vinces concerts when he appeared in Philli. The fondest memory was seeing HIM AND  vinc we play Little Brother on stage at the kimm center . IN 2007. THANK YOU FOR YOUR HEART And friendship Benny. You will be missed. 


A friend of mine knew Benny, and when we attended a Vince Gill show, he gave us both t-shirts for free. I still wear that shirt to the gym. His obituary said he was kind and generous and I would agree. I am glad I got to meet him, and glad Vince honored him on the Opry

I met Benny in 2009 when he went to see my brother, Frank, about purchasing our dad's 1953 Fender Telecaster for Vince. Well, he bought it and my dad would be proud that his guitar was being played by Vince. Benny was the nicest guy anyone could ever want to meet. I was shocked today, October 21, to find out about this just now. Rest in peace Benny and I will never forget you and how caring you were. Love you, Maryann Leinbach Harding♥

Vince, Brenda & family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Benny was a sweet man and so kind to all of Vince’s fans. I met him 25 years ago at one of the concerts in the round at the South Shore Music Circus,  He always remembered me and was so supportive during my own cancer battle in 2009.  I can’t imagine a Vince Gill concert without Benny Garcia there. I have been to more concerts than I can count and Benny has always been there. I hope he and Dawn Sears will be enjoying music together in heaven. God be with you.

A wonderful tribute to Benny by Vince Gill on the Grand Ole Opry tonight!

I did not know Benny, but feel like I do because I have been a life long fan of Vince Gill.   I've been to many concerts and saw Benny at work who took such care of the guitars and of his friend, Vince Gill.  What a special friendship, we are so blessed to have special people in our lives. 

My condolences to you and your family.  May God Bless you and your loved ones.

I met Benny Garcia on an American Airlines flight into Dallas, TX some years ago, we talked the entire trip.  He told me about his awesome friendship and career with Vince Gill, I told him about my more boring work in neurosurgery.  I don’t remember where the flight originated but I’ve never forgotten the sweet man who made me smile the entire way.   My deepest and most heartfelt condolences to Benny’s many friends and family ...thank you for sharing him with me for a few short hours.   

My deep and sincere condolences, Brenda. I, like many others, met Benny because of Vince, but when that happened, I was only 12 years old. From that point on I don't have a single memory of him that is not kind, warm, frequently hilarious, and generous. If you ever met Benny you loved Benny. Instantly. As the years went by, the first margarita I ever had was prepared by Benny. Before I learned how to solder my own, he built me my first custom silent-plug cable and said Merry Christmas. When the great flood washed over the city in 2010 and a bunch of my stuff was in Vince's locker.....did Benny ever take care of me then. He called me one afternoon about insurance stuff and said, ”I know you might be wondering if this is okay or asking 'should we really be doing this?' but I want you to know it is okay and this is what insurance is for. What was the value on that one? I'll get it filed.” Then, because I was about to go get lunch down the street and told him so for whatever reason, he said “it’s always time for a burrito,” a statement I still quote in endurance to this day. I never saw him be mean to anyone. Ever. And I'm sure he gave me more boxes of strings that I corroded in about 5 minutes that I can remember. I love you Benny.

Benny will be missed so very much. He was a great friend and musician, I will miss our talks and his unique laugh.
Our condolences go out to Brenda, his family and friends.

Jeanna an Boo-G

I knew the Garcias many years Benny and his dad Benny, many fond memories, And one of the kindest families I ever met. No words can express the loss but linda and i send prayerz, jack propps
 nashville tn, [ formally n/w okc]

I went to Linnwood grade school and N.W. Classen high school , both in OKC. Benny , his brother Paul Garcia and his sister Lisa and Vince , we all had classes together at some point.  Plus I was always over Paul's , Lisa's and Benny's house when I was a kid . They are such a wonderful family , and very kind folks.  I really miss the family dynamics that they had and their cohesiveness as a family. God bless all the family. Rest in Paradise Benny .......

Dear Brenda, We have never met but my son Keb who is 17 and I have met Benny through Vince. Benny Vince and the band last fall gave Keb a guitar for his high school graduation. (all was canceled because of the pandemic) Benny was so so kind giving Keb extra strings etc.. we had no idea Benny was ill and feel broken hearted for you all.  His heart was as bright as a pink full moon.  May you feel our love and support , RIP Benny we will miss you Keb and Joyce  from Cape Cod Ma

Benny and I go back 40 years plus...(Vegas)...met him with David Anthony...The kindest human being I ever met...Sweetest man ever...Rest in peace my dear friend...This world will not be the same without you...My heart goes out to his wife ..mom ..sister...brother and the rest of his family...Vince and band family!!! Rest in paradise !!!!<3 Nancee


Brenda,

Just heard the news. Praying for you. He was always one of my favorites at  Mamasitas. I will never forget the one Sunday open blues night that he stood up and schooled everyone with his guitar playing. Sweet memories. God bless.

Lisa was a classmate of mine at Linwood years ago. I didn't know Benny as well, but I always knew that they were a team. Both brought a special warmth and spark to our school life. The whole family, and beloved friends, have my condolences.  Benny obviously left a legacy of friendship and love among many, and he will surely be missed. God bless all who mourn. 

Brenda,

I just saw the news in the paper. Samantha and I are so sorry to hear about Benny and wanted to share our most sincere condolences. You and Benny were such a cute couple and could bring a smile to any room. 
 
Jeff and Samantha Hairston

Brenda, I am thinking of you.  It was always so clear how you and Benny were devoted to each other.  He was obviously a great man as evidenced by all the memories posted. So sorry for your loss.

I met Benny through his wife Brenda, who has been my client for over 40 years . I have never met a couple that was more honest, supportive, and loving to each other  then Brenda and Benny Garcia. They  both had intense , stressful careers ,   but they always put each other before anything or anyone . I have  admired the respect and love they showed to each other. Benny , you will be missed by all who had the privilege to know you. Janita

I met Benny at the veterinary clinic about 18 years ago when he would come to purchase supplies for his best-loved Yorkie.   He was such a sweet man.  I would ask him where he had been and he would tell me stories of all the place they would go, and it never seemed to bother him that I was taking up his time.  What a wonderful man he was. My thoughts and prayers are with Brenda and her family at this time.  

I did not know Benny, but as an Oklahoma native, living in Nashville, I want to share my condolences with his loved ones. 

Benny was one of the good guys.  Genuine, down-to-earth, fun to be around.  My heart goes out to Brenda and the tight circle of friends I know will take great care of her! 
Thoughts and prayers.
Karl 

A weekend a year - I was lucky enough to get to work with Benny at Vince’s golf tournament, The Vinny. Benny was a treat to hang with - a true master at his craft and a kind soul. I’d hand him his check for his services and he’d say “I’m donating it back.”  When I saw the chili pepper lights on the rack, I knew we were set for a great show. Our condolences to Brenda and family. Peace my brother. 

My friend Karen and I had the privilege to meet Benny after a Vince concert in Niagara Falls in May , 2010. Benny was so gracious and generous with his time. We chatted about guitars, music and the road. We joked about how in our younger years when guitar strings were more costly, than we could afford, we would boil them to get more use of them. It is one of  our cherished memories. Benny has  left an indelible mark in the hearts on all those who knew him. Please accept our sincere condolences Brenda to you, your family and friends. We will keep you all in our prayers.  Stay strong. 

My deepest condolences Paul. If you'd like to talk email me

I met Benny through two of my good friends during a Vince Gill Concert in 2011. My friends  had formed a friendship with Benny through meeting with him at previous concerts and introduced me and my wife to Benny. What a sweet guy. He sat and chatted with us all evening and even sang along with us. I wrote him after that and he responded to me about how much he enjoyed hanging with us and if I ever needed anything just to call him. I have never met a more respectable and down to earth person. The news of his passing truly hurts. The world has lost a beautiful human being. My sincere condolences to Benny’s family and friends.


Brenda and Clara, we send our prayers to you  each. Benny was a close friend of my husband  Robert from years ago. We remember Little Benny following in his Dads footsteps.  God has been good to only take the best home early. Love and prayers to you all. 

I saw Vince in a concert in Las Vegas about 12 years ago. Saw Benny doing his job with the guitars.   So sorry for your loss. Prayers for the family. God bless you. 

I have seen Vince many times in concert and always wondered who the guy was that brought Vince his different guitars for each song. In my mind I called him the "hippity-hop guy" because he had so many electrical cords and equipment to jump over to get Vince whatever guitar he needed. Vince never introduced him to the audience although he seemed to play an integral part in every performance. I am so glad to now put a name to him and am so sad to hear of his passing. He was always there in his behind the scene role. I will miss seeing him "hippity hop" the guitars in and out during concerts. Godspeed to such a devoted member of the Vince Gill family.


I am so very sorry to learn of Bennys passing. My prayers and big hugs go out to Brenda and his family. Brenda worked with my Dad at BOK. I met her & Benny thru my mom.  Benny set me up with backstage passes to see Vince  a few times and those memories have always been so special. I really looked more forward to seeing and watching Benny do his thing than meeting Vince lol. Benny was a sweet soul and clearly touched the lives of so many. 
Peace 
Angie 

My heart breaks at the loss of this amazing person. I can't believe this kind and generous man will no longer be in our lives. My deepest sympathies to his wife, family and Vince!

Benny, I am a better person to have known you my friend! Rest in peace!

THERE ARE FEW PEOPLE  WHO CROSS OUR PATH'S IN LIFE THAT CHANGE US FOR EVER, BENNY GARCIA WAS THAT PERSON FOR ME.  I WAS INTRODUCED TO BENNY AND BRENDA  BY OUR FRIEND PAM.  IFEEL SO HUMBLED AND HONORED  TO BE CONSIDERED HIS FRIEND.  SO MUCH FUN TO TAKE CARE OF HIS EYEWEAR.  WHEN HE WAS IN TOWN HE WOULD STOP BY AND GIVE ME A GUITAR LESSON, "SO PATIENT"
 MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.

I don’t know how long I’ve known Benny, I met his dad long before I met Benny from playing music in Okc with the band I was with Benny Sr would come sit in with us Years latter I met Benny , He was the nicest man I’ve ever met and one of the best guitar played ever!! I’ll miss him  greatly Rest In Peace ole friend.

My friend Don and I met Benny when he and Vince were in Minot ND for the Høstfest in 2010.  He escorted me (Don  didn’t have as big of a crush on Vince as I did 😉) backstage to meet Vince during the meet and greet, front row to the next day’s performance and had me bring my “These Days” box set to have him sign afterward.  He even gave me his number for when I got to my next VG show.  We knew him for TWO days...that’s how truly amazing he was!  My prayers go out to you all.  💙 

Benny was always great to be around. He was very knowledgable about his craft as a guitar tech. I really enjoyed being able to spend some time with him in "Benny's World" and at soundcheck. 
RIP kind friend. You will not be forgotten. Thank you for the memories. 



Benny Garcia was the absolute best! Of course he was good at his craft, but he was the best at being a friend. We knew of each other due to mutual friends, when we finally met, we were old friends. Every time I attended a show he was working, I looked forward to seeing him and his infectious smile. The show and the band were sometimes secondary! He always shared his space w/ me and I always had a ringside seat. 

My warmest thoughts to his family during this time. Until we meet again, Godspeed my friend!

Benny's heart and soul were as precious as gold.  I cherished him and how he not only treated me, but how he treated everyone around him.  He was a magnet for kindness and generosity and it was contagious to those around him.  While I never got to spend as much time with him as I would like, the time I did spend with him was like being with a brother.  A big brother.  He always took care of me and he made it look so effortless.  He taught me to not take things so seriously and always had a great joke to tell me.  He was one of a kind and I loved him like a brother.   He simply was the best.  I am grateful that I got to have precious time with him while he was here on earth.  I know I will see him again in Heaven!  

I had the privilege of working with Benny on the road. It’s not often when you work with someone who never complains about anything !
He was a class act and a sweetheart of a guy. I will miss Benny and never forget him.
Rest easy my friend ❤️
My deepest Condolences to Brenda and the family 🙏🏼


so sorry to hear about your loss - one of the finest at 'having everything ready' and he always came up to the mark. Met him once at a Vince concert, and saw him in action. . . appreciated him then, and admired his knowledge of 'things'. He is one of those who made shows possible.

What a great Guy! Checked Benny in for many many years at the airport! Kind, caring and would text me when he had questions. Brenda, I met you a couple of times and my heart is with you and all the family 💕 know that Benny is in my heart forever. I called him my friend. 💔✈️❤️

Benny was kind even when he had no reason to be.  I always admired his work ethic and his cool and calm demeanor in every situation.  His advice and empathy during those late-night bus trips barreling down the highway will always be great memories.   God bless you and your family, we are lucky to have known you.

Working with Benny on some of the Reba shows in 2015, we discovered we had met 30 years prior in Vegas! Small world indeed. Sweetheart of a guy. Soft-spoken. A great musician as well as great technician who was respectful of everyone he worked with. He will surely be missed. Thoughts and prayers to family and friends.

I knew Benny for the last 10 years from being one of my very favorite EP passengers at American in OKC .... he was kind and patient when flights were full and crazy. 
He always said hello and often we shared stories about our families. Benny recently fixed my kids fender guitars and I knew he wasn’t feeling well. I prayed many a prayers for his healing ~ I am broken. I know you are in Heaven Benny but I will forever miss you ! 
Brenda - Bill Brock sends his sympathy. Love and prayers to Bennys family and to Vince and family.  RIP Benny  

Deneise Claxton 

This world has lost a good man. Our condolences. 


Benny was introduced to me in 1992 by Vince. Through the 28 years, our paths crossed hundreds of times. Each time, Benny was extremely cordial, glad to help when needed & a perfect gentleman. 

Benny was obviously an asset to Vince’s playing & will be extremely difficult, if not impossible, to replace. If Vince said once, he said it hundreds of times, how Benny was his friend since 7th grade, great at his job & that the infamous black Strat with the tortoise shell pick guard he played so often until in recent years, was actually Benny’s.

I played in the 2006 PGA Senior Championship at Oak Tree. Benny was home that week & took it upon himself to host Trish & me, unselfishly showing us the best OKC places for every & any thing we wanted to eat or drink. He even came out and watched golf that week. 

My favorite memory though, would be playing golf with Benny probably 25 years ago. His appreciation of his slice was inspiring. He just enjoyed being outdoors, playing golf with friends(& boss), outsmarting a little ball & laughing. They say you can tell a lot about someone when playing golf with them & seeing Benny in a different arena, really emphasized what a great person he was.

We’ll miss him greatly. 

I had the absolute pleasure to work and travel the world with Benny for the last three years.   He always had a warm smile and heart felt greeting when he would arrive.  Although our jobs were quite different on show site, we would pleasantly collide on a daily basis.  I always enjoyed our interactions! I will truly miss him on Stage Right, as well as our encounters off site.  

Journey to the Great Beyond peacefully Brother!  

See ya down the road...     

T.C. 

Benny was one of the brighter lights in this world ! I feel privileged to have known him and have him as a friend !
The world is a somewhat darker without his spirit among us !
God speed my friend !

So many things I'll remember Benny for but at the top of the list would be what a truly good soul he was. His kindness rubbed off on everyone and his smile and laughter was contagious.  He never had a bad thing to say about anyone. His presence everywhere will not only be missed but needed at times when we all need that extra shove to get through a tough day at work with a smile. 
God is lucky to have him by his side. 

Very heartbreaking news about Benny.  For all of us who follow Vince around the world, we’ve followed Benny too!  We knew Vince was in good hands because Benny ensured each guitar was tuned to perfection.  Before each concert, Benny would be checking Vince’s mic, silently moving across the stage putting the final touches on what would always be a stellar performance!!  Thoughts and prayers to the Garcia Family, VG Band and Road Family.  

Benny was one of the nicest, humble souls I’ve ever met. It was a privilege to work with him and I’ll always have great memories of hanging with him off site. Peace be with his family and friends. He will surely be missed, yet never forgotten.

My condolences to Benny's family, the road families of the many artists Benny worked with and especially the VG family. 
The world just lost one of the kindest, funny professionals ever,,, bar none. Those three words usually do not decribe the same person, but Benny was not the "usual" person. I'm not sure, but I think we go back about 40 years. Met him through his friendship & working with Vince and our friendship grew over all those years.
He probably did a few thousand favors for my family, friends and me, over all those years and I can only remember once when I got to return one. Benny called when his Dad passed away and he knew I had a video of "Big Benny" playing a tribute set for Barney Kessel's induction into the Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame. Barney had requested Big Benny do the set. Benny needed the tape we had for the funeral services and for once I got to say, to Benny, "I'll take care of it for you." 
RIP my friend. You will be missed by many.
Max

Our family and our Mamasita’s family will always cherish our love and friendship

To Benny:

Thank you for always making me feel at ease .   

Thoughts and prayers to those who loved you. 🙏🏻💔

Benny I will miss you. I looked forward every year seeing you at the Vinny. Making sure you got setup and had a parking spot. Love you God Bless You and your family RIP

My 30 year friendship with Vince produced a 30 year friendship with Benny.  Benny was a Kind, loving, friendly,  honest and open person who worked hard and smiled a lot. He loved being Vince’s guitar guy and loving friend.  I will miss side stage talks with Benny about life on the road  as we watched Vince perform.  Rest In Peace my friend. Rest In Peace. 

I met Benny when I first started working with Vince in 1992.  I was so green to the world of big time country music and 'plugging in' an acoustic guitar and Benny patiently guided me to guitar pick up makers, string makers and a dozen other trades that would help me along for the next 29 years. I will miss his steady  and patient outlook as things got tough during performances and various gig situations. If you think there is anything easy about getting 10 guitars in tune while the band is  rocking at 95 decibels it is because Benny made it look easy. I know we will all miss the kindness he displayed and support he showed us all the times we were together. As great and talented as Benny was as a guitarist and tech he was an even better person.  I had the honor of playing  guitar on the song Vince wrote about Benny called Little Brother, it will always be a special way for me to remember him.   We want to send our prayers out to his wife Brenda and all his family.  Rest in Peace Little Brother Benny. 

Words fail me...Benny was one of the kindest and gentle souls I have ever had the pleasure to know. The world is a little dimmer place now that he has gone. All who knew him will miss him greatly. My condolences to his friends and family.  Peace.

Another great Oklahoma guitarist, just like his dad, And a gold plated human being...…     VAYA CON DIOS, BENNY

Miss you Benny. Nicest man on the planet. Heart of gold and taken too soon.

There are a handful of people in our industry who can be identified as being those about whom, only positive words are said.  Benny was one of those folks.  We never toured together, but the dozen or so gigs we shared were always memorable because he combined technical perfection and responsibility with a joy of life that touched everyone around him.  Condolences to his family and the VG and Eagles camps.

Was so saddened to hear this news .  I have been a Vince fan for many years , have been to many shows , & of course have enjoyed watching Benny bring Vince all his guitars .  He was always a mainstay you just expected to see when you were at a show , it will definitely never be the same without Benny 😪.  Thoughts & prayers going out to Vince & the rest of the band/ road family   , and Benny s family.   RIP , Benny.    You will  be sorely missed.  

Benny, has been one of my best friends since the 1970’s. We played  many gigs together and his personality never changed from being the most kind gentle soul I have ever known. I am broken hearted beyond belief. I will always remember you my friend.  Until we meet again,
Jack Myers


Godspeed, Benny. A kind, thoughtful and gentle soul who was always a pleasure to be around. 

I will miss our chats in my office about Teles and archtops, western swing guitar (including his father), and various libations. He taught me the secret to tuning acoustic instruments in a loud environment (run it through a compressor pedal before the tuner!) and many other things about teching and his calm approach to some of the absurdities of road life. 

Thank you for your friendship Benny, I'm a better man having known you.

Benny I’m lost for words !
I will miss you so much My Friend 
All of us in the KU camp will miss you so much ! Rest up ..... I’ll cya up the road ❤️

Benny welcomed me into Vinces musical family like an old friend.  He was the nicest person to work and travel with.  You just don’t find guys like Benny very often.  Love you Benny.  You will live in our hearts forever.  

It's impossible for me to think of Benny and not smile.  This world is now missing a very unique and special person whom I'll never forget.  Rest in peace, my friend.  God bless the family and know that our prayers are with you.    

My favorite Memory is when i first met Benny my husband i where in Las Vegas Nv celebrating our Anniversary i saw Benny walking Round with a beer in his hand i said Benny may i have my Photo with you and he said sure so i had my husband snap a photo of us together us fans  of Vince's are feeling the pain with everyone else its not going to be the same with out Benny there to chat with and gives hugs to  Rip Benny we Will all miss you Little Brother  a Fan in Rocklin California 

I had the pleasure of meeting Benny one time & that beautiful memory will remain with me forever.  He was very kind to me & I'll never forget that.  

He will be sorely missed. RIP,  kind, sweet man.  Know how many lives you've touched & how appreciated you were.   My heart is so heavy for your loved ones.  Much love to them.   Dale

I met Benny in 2016 as the newest member of the Vince Gill band. He welcomed me in with his warm smile and he always had something nice to say.. Although, I’ve only known him for a few years, he will be a missing light in my life...My condolences to his Wife and the Family .... Love you Benny ...

I got to know Benny through Vince and had so many good times through the years!! I loved his laugh and jokes!!  We had so many good times on the road and at Vince’s  shows!!! I remembered the first one in Ohio and the last one I saw him in Atlanta!! Rip my friend!! What a great wonderful pleasure to have known such a wonderful man!! 
Bob Wolcott 

Benny was such a great friend to us all.  I am so lucky having Benny as a friend. He was always so kind and he was awesome on the gig. His laugh could  lift the day.  I will miss seeing Benny take care of business at his chili pepper  covered guitar stand.  Every night you could see the entire band hanging at Benny’s stand.  
Brenda, my family is so sorry for your loss. Wishing you comfort until we all see Benny again!

To Benny’s family:
I haven’t met you, but was fortunate to meet Benny several times when I booked Vince shoes or at industry performance function. What a gentleman (and gentle man), that for who knows how many hundreds, no thousands of shows over 30+ years, always remained loyal and focused on ensuring things were spot on whether guitars or anything else. He knew the importance of good friendship and great craftsmanship. 

I last worked with Bennie more than a decade ago, on the Oklahoma Rising Centennial Project   I was asked to produce for the state by Gov Brad Henry. One day Benny brough me over to his/your home, and we just hung out, as he has thousands of time with thousands of people. Be they Kings, celebrities or us common music industry folk, Bennie was always a welcome face, and he always made us feel welcome.

I’m very sorry  for your loss, and know that today, the Pearly Hates Band just got as good a guitar tech as they have ever seen.

Sincerely yours,

Jeff Gwaltney
Nashville TN
(615) 818-6078 (cell/text)
jeffgwaltney1@gmail.com

heartbroken to hear of Benny’s passing - a kind gentle soul 

I miss seeing Benny at Vince concert. Benny was so nice to me . He take stuff back for Vince to sign and would give me cheat sheet and guitar picks from Vince concert. Benny was like family to me like Vince was . My heart goes out to Benny Family and Vince and the band to . Love Mandy Martin 

My husband John and I have been Vinceaholics for more than 30 years.  And so it came to pass that we met Benny. What a sweet, generous and humble man, and we feel so blessed to have formed a close friendship with him. We simply cannot imagine being at a concert without him there, taking care of all the details in his easy going but so efficient manner. He called himself  'leave it to the last minute' Garcia. But it was all always done and done to perfection. Brenda, we share your grief. Vince, we mourn the loss of  your best friend. Hugh, we are so sorry for the loss of your 'brother'. Rest in Peace Benny you were one in a million. 

I met Benny a few years ago and had the pleasure of working with him. One of the most kindest souls I knew. Going to miss him very much.  RIP Benny. 

I never had the pleasure of meeting Benny, but I was still heartbroken to hear of his passing.  I will always remember when Vince sang "Little Brother" at the Civic Center in 2018, dedicating it to Benny since the song was written for him. Vince had us cracking up at stories of their friendship.  I know he meant the world to Vince, but he also meant a lot to us fans.  Many of us have seen Benny with Vince a number of times & it will never be the same without him being on stage bringing guitars to Vince.  My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and all of those who knew him.  

I was so saddened to hear about Benny's passing..such a heartbreaking loss...my prayers go out to his family and friends...and my prayers are with Vince and everyone he worked with on stage...loved watching him give Vince all the different guitars he needed to put on an awesome show every time...I know they had a lifelong friendship and I know the stage will be so different once they get back out on the road again.....Much love and prayers for comfort and peace to every family member...every friend and every fan that this sweet man had here on this earth...RIP sweet Benny ❤💔

Every night, as I waited to go onstage I would sit with Benny among his chili pepper Christmas lights and talk and laugh. And every night, as he walked past my piano bringing Vince his next guitar, we would have a running commentary of jokes and asides.
I can’t imagine walking on that stage without him there. I will always remember  those good times and will miss him. a lot. Thanks for the great friendship and memories, Benny!
Your friend, John

Little Brother you will always be loved and missed. RIP my friend. 

Dear Benny was always kind and friendly as he helped Vince make the finest music possible and helped Vince's many fans feel special as they got to meet & greet their idol.  I also know how proud he was of his wife Brenda and the life they had together.  Benny is now in Paradise surrounded be those he loves that went before him.  I will always remember Benny in my heart and in my memories, and  I know we will meet again in God's Kingdom.
Ralph Ibarra, su amigo por siempre (Your friend always)

My mom, Mable Kinsey, still talks about the time you and Bennie came to the Anadarko Indian Fair with them.  They loved visiting with you both. My parents really liked Bennie.  Brenda you have an extended family here with us. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Love you Eva Dee and Dave, Jehree, Annita, and Mable Lou. 

Music is a big part of what drove my interests in high school @ Northwest Classen. I met Benny through sports, and found out that he was a guitarist. He was kind enough to give me guitar lessons at his parents house, around 1971-72. I was interested in rock chords. He would kick me out around noon. That’s when Vince would come over, and they would play country. Go figure! I felt his passion for the instrument, and it was contagious. I can tell you, he was a wonderful friend to have done this for me. I’m praying for the Garcia family, that God will give you all comfort at this time. We’re all going to miss you Benny. 

Benny was always a constant on the stage bringing Vince his guitars.  He and Vince were best friends and his loss is felt by all who saw the dedication and love between them.  Condolences to Benny's wife and family and to his road family.  Prayers for peace.


What a sad and heart breaking day for us.  We have known and been friends for over 20 years and believe me, Benny was a terrific friend.   He loved and I mean loved Pam's fried chicken and I brought it to the bus on several occasions.  He was a great friend on and off the road.  Always willing to help in anyway he could.  So many stories, but we will tell them when we next meet.  He will be missed. 

Hey Benny,got any guitar picks.lol. I am going to miss walking in and coming over and picking on you. Always loved having fun out on the road and talking. It has really took a hit on me, you will be missed and never forgot. It wont be easy going back on tour and not able to stop by and holler at ya and mess with ya. Thanks for the 4 years of memories.glad i got to be apart of your world. RIP Benny. Prayers for the family. You are in our heart felt prayers. Ronnie Mullins , bus driver for VG. 

Words can’t express our sorrow for the loss of Benny.  He is a special part of our “road family” while traveling on the road with Vince for 30+ years .  I can’t count the many times over the years that  Benny took care of us, treated us like queens or just sat and told stories of his childhood with Vince.  To say we will miss this special guy is an understatement.  Our prayers go out for his “brother Vince” and all the “road family” as they deal with this great loss.  Prayers go out for Benny’s wife, Sister, Mom and family too!  Love you all❤️
Your Louisiana Girls

A gathering to celebrate Benny’s life will be held at a later date.  

In addition to his wife Brenda, Benny is survived by his mother Clara, his sister Lisa and her fiancé Jeff, and his brother Paul. He was predeceased by his father Benny.

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Benny Richard Garcia

May 7, 1956 – May 9, 2020

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