Robert “Bob” Garcia, age 85 of Mannington, WV passed away Thursday, May 19, 2022 at WVU Ruby Memorial Hospital. He was born July 5, 1936 at Mannington, WV, a son of the late Jesse Garcia and Lillian Mata Garcia.
He is survived by his sister, Carmen Hays of Mannington, and his brother, Richard Garcia of Fairmont; his daughter, Misty Longstreth of Mannington; grandchildren, Zachary Elijah Rush, Olivia Rush and Nacoma Barr; and several close nieces and nephews also survive.
In addition to his parents, Bob was preceded in death by first wife Sachiko Garcia, and his second wife Nancy Jo Garcia; his brother, Jesse Garcia Jr., and his sister, Mary Louise Garcia.
Bob was a Graduate of Mannington High School. He was Chief Gunner in the United States Navy having lived in various places during his military service. He was a former Mayor of Mannington, the President of Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 1055 of West Virginia, and was active in the Veterans Square in Mannington, WV. He was also a member of the American Legion Charles Milan Post 40.
Family and friends may call at Masters Funeral Home in Mannington, WV on Monday, May 23, 2022 from 2-8:00pm. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, May 24, 2022 in the funeral home beginning at 1:00pm with Mike Hays officiating. Full Military Honors will be accorded by the United States Navy and the Marion County Veterans Council in the funeral home parking lot immediately following funeral services. Interment will follow at the Whetstone Cemetery.
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Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time. Marion County Senior Citizens.
So very sorry to hear of the passing of Bob. He was a wonderful man with so many friends along with caring family. Bob was a Brother Vietnam Veteran and served our community in so many ways, including as a great Mayor of Mannington. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Bobby was my instructor at Naval Gunnery School, Great Lakes in 1970. We became long time friends. I visited him in Sasebo Japan, he visited me in Dahgren Va. We stayed in contact until I retired from the Navy. I even had teh joy of getting Bobby and Jim Smith, two Shipmates from Naval Magazine, Kinegasa, Japan, reunited. Bobby was the consummate professional who helped anyone who would, help themselves. I held Chief Garcia in the highest esteme. He was my mentor and my friend! Thanks Shipmate! You are missed.
So sorry for your loss he was a familiar face and will be missed prayers for the family