Robert B. Garcia

Robert B. Garcia, 82 of Jonesboro, peacefully passed away on June 3rd, 2017 at St. Bernard’s Medical Center. He was born in Richmond, California to Gabriel and Tranquilina Garcia.

Bob is survived by his wife, Jana Garcia; brother-in-law, Clark Vickers of Jonesboro; son, Michael Garcia and wife Karen of Arizona; daughter, Tina Pilara and husband Rick; grandchildren, Christopher Garcia and wife Holly, Ricky Pilara and wife Elizabeth, Angela Jennings and husband Scott, Gina Pilara and Michael Pilara, five great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews in California.

Bob was an active member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. He retired as a supervisor with Chevron after 37 years. Bob was never one to be idle. If he wasn’t working on his own home improvement projects, he was helping family and friends. Bob enjoyed camping, cooking, and scavenging for the next bargain. He was known to repay a good deed with a home baked rum cake.

Bob will be remembered for his strong faith and unfailing love for his family which helped carry him through these past few years with dignity and pride.

The family would like to extend a special Thank You to Rex Christian, Traci Ashburn, the staff at St Bernard’s Home Health, Dr. Owens and the nurses with St. Bernard’s hospital for their kindness and support.

Visitation will be from 9-10 am, June 9th, 2017 at Blessed Sacrament Church with a funeral mass following. Officiating will be Father Alphonse Gollapalli. Burial will be private with Emerson Funeral Home in charge.

In lieu of flowers, the family, requests a donation be designated to the “Home Health Care Department”, St. Bernard’s Development foundation Inc. 400 East St. Jonesboro, AR 72401

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