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Sammy Garza was born June 5, 1960, to Samuel and Yolanda Garza. After a short battle with lung disease, he passed from this life into the care and keeping of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, Monday, November 2, 2015.
He attended San Angelo schools, graduating from Central High School in 1978. He received training from TSTI in Sweetwater, with a specialization in air conditioning and refrigeration. He was employed in the maintenance area for two apartment complexes—the last one being Christian Village, where he worked from July, 1999 until 2015. Sam made many long lasting friendships at Christian Village.
He was a member of the Galilee Missionary Baptist Church, participating in the men’s brotherhood ministry. Sam always had a tender heart for children, and was especially fond of Marzelle Golden-Lee, whom he treated to special birthday meals and other activities.
Sam was preceded in death by his father and mother.
Survivors include his brother, Rey Garza and wife, Pat; his sister Linda Hogeda; nephews, Chris Garza and wife, Liz, Jeremy Garza, Noe Hogeda, Eric Hogeda, and niece, Lisa Hogeda. He is also survived by his dear friend, Richlynn Golden.
Visitation will be held all day Wednesday, November 4, 2015 at the funeral home with a prayer service at 6:30 p.m. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, November 5, 2015 at Galilee Missionary Baptist Church with burial to follow in Calvary Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Shaffer Funeral Home.