Samuel Robert Garcia's Obituary
Samuel Robert Garcia, 20, of Fort Myers, FL passed away Friday, July 11, 2014 at H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center of Tampa, FL. He was a 2012 graduate of Estero High School where he excelled as an athlete. As a wrestling “champion”, he represented Estero at several FL High School State Championship meets. He was strong and fast and was known for his “Lightning in a Bottle” method of success. He played football from the age of 6 through high school and played multiple positions on both offense and defense. Sam shared his passion for the game with the youth of the area by working as a coach to “The Mustangs” youth football team. His skills, abilities and competitiveness also transferred to Lacrosse, baseball and Taekwondo. He consistently wore and shared his broad smile with all he met and conveyed an air of respect and courtesy to many. Most of all, he dearly loved his son, Brantley. Sam was a devoted and compassionate father who excelled in everything he set his mind to. He will be missed greatly. Sammy was born July 11, 1994 in Fort Myers, FL. He was preceded in death by his father, Sam Garcia. He leaves behind to cherish his memory, his beloved son, Brantley Garcia; mother Pamela Porthouse and stepfather, Chris Porthouse; stepfather, Jeff Goodridge; half-sister Jennifer DeVault; brother-in-law, Adam DeVault; sister, Hayley Garcia; step sisters, Destiny Goodridge and Riley Porthouse; and 2 step brothers, Corbin and Brody Porthouse. He also leaves nieces, Tessa and Grace; Grandparents Robert and Juanita Bills and Nancy and Steve Finlay; step grandparents, Betty Meier, Marilyn Porthouse, Raymond Meier and Joe Porthouse and Great Grandmother Helen Townsend, Great Grandfather Bob Bills and Great Grandmother, Elba Rivera. He leaves 2 aunts, Yvette and Lissette; uncle, Steven and cousins, Brianna, Brian, Kayla, Alyssa and Holly; and his great aunt, Kathy. A visitation will be held 4pm-7pm Friday, July 18, 2014 at Fort Myers Memorial Funeral Home 1589 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers, FL. Funeral services will be 10am Saturday, July 19, 2014 at First Assembly of God Church, 4701 Summerlin Road, Fort Myers, FL 33919. Burial will immediately follow in Fort Myers Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Fort Myers, FL. Online condolences and remembrances may be made at www.fortmyersmemorial.com
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