Ricardo Anthony Garcia

On January 29 2022, Ricardo Anthony Garcia exchanged his journey on Earth for a new adventure.

He was greeted by many loved ones who ended their journeys before him: His Mother Geneva Ann Parton, His father Ygnacio Garcia, a brother Joe Garcia, a sister Tina Garcia, and his mother, father and sister in law, Edith & Ralph Morrison, and Patricia Crate who loved him as their own.

As he joins those on the other side, He leaves a large legacy of love, including his wife of 30 years Lisa Morrison Garcia, His stepson and his wife, Adam & Michelle Morrison and their 3 children, His son Zachary Christian Garcia, Daughter Allison McKenzie Garcia, his sister and her husband Michael & Ray Fowler, Brothers; Donnee Parton and his wife Belinda, Jac Garcia, Darrin Jennings and Ed Garcia. His Brothers in spirit: oldest and dearest friend Kevin Mullins, Jim Domico, who never failed to answer our call, and Jayden Atchley. He was very proud when 7 year old Jayden announced that Ric was his best friend. Along with many cousins, nieces, nephews and an innumerable number of children that he lovingly cared for, taught and loved as his own.

Ric did various jobs and attended Pellissippi Community State Community College to make a living, but at heart he was a musician and artist. He was an incredibly talented Bass and guitar player, artist and sculptor.

Stripped of his talents too soon. Ric became a quadriplegic nearly 20 years ago, and suffered 2 strokes in 2020. Although there were many difficult times, when you met Ric you were usually greeted with a smile that would welcome and warm you. Through all of this, Ric fought strongly and bravely to have a normal life, never losing his love for family, for learning, for teaching, for chess and especially music. Ric slipped from us peacefully at his home, with his family nearby.

We will be celebrating Ric's life on March 12, 2022 at Beaver Ridge United Methodist Church, at 2pm, with a short service followed by visitation with the family. All are welcome.