Alfredo Garcia, 92 of Fort Smith, passed away Saturday, November 7, 2020. He was born on March 17, 1928 in San Benito, TX to Jose and Carolina Garcia. He was a retired U.S. Army veteran, who served in World War II, Korea and Vietnam. After his retirement, he worked in insurance sales along with many other endeavors. Alfredo was an energetic man and full of life who loved his God, family and country. He was a member of Grand Avenue Baptist Church. Alfredo was also a member of the American Legion Post 31, Disabled American Veterans Chapter 1, and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8845. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his first wife of 65 years, Juanita Garcia; two daughters, Patricia Garcia and Carolyn “Susie” Stokes and three sons; John Garcia, Robert Garcia and Michael Anthony Garcia.
Graveside Service will be 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at the Pavilion of the Fort Smith National Cemetery with military honors. Arrangements are under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home in Fort Smith.
He is survived by his wife Marian, of the home; two daughters, Debbie Bolling and her husband Jerry of Van Buren and Elizabeth Garcia and her husband Terry of Fredericksburg, IN; his son, Fred Garcia and his companion Linda, of Fort Smith; a daughter-in-law, Jane Garcia; three stepsons, Andy, Greg and Chad Smith, all of Fort Smith; several nieces and nephews, 15 grandchildren and several great grandchildren.
Public Viewing will be from 12:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. Monday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Helping Hand Ministry, 3901 Grand Avenue, Fort Smith, AR 72904.
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