Kern County CA Obituary Project Obituaries.....Garcia Sr. , Charles Raymond "Charlie" July 31, 2005
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The Bakersfield Californian 
Garcia Sr., Charles Raymond "Charlie"     
1947 - 2005 
 
Charles Raymond (Charlie) Garcia Sr. 
February 13, 1947 - July 31, 2005 
(Mr. G) 

Charlie went home to be with the Lord on July 31, 2005 following a short bout 
with pancreatic cancer. Charlie was born in Visalia, California to Tony and 
Clemencia Garcia, and lived there until moving with his family to Bakersfield 
in 1957. He attended local elementary and Jr. High schools, and graduated from 
BHS in 1965. He attended B.C. where he met his soul-mate Patty DeMarais in a 
piano class. He graduated from B.C. in 1967 and worked for the Kern High 
School District as a photographer. He and Patty were married November 16, 1968 
and were happily married for 36 and a half years. After just 2 years of 
martial arts training, he achieved his black belt in Goju in 1974. He taught 
defensive arts for 14 years reaching the rank of third degree black belt. 
Through the years, Charlie attended various classes and earned his standard 
designated teaching credential. He taught photography at Foothill High School 
for three years and Graphic Arts at the Regional Occupational Center for 20 
years. In June of 2005 he retired from the Kern High School District after 37 
years. In April of 1978 he made the most important decision of his life by 
accepting Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior. He and his family started 
attending Valley Bible Fellowship in April of 1983. Serving God became his 
life passion and his love of the Lord affected many people. Charlie was a 
natural teacher and was constantly instructing everyone he came in contact 
with how to live a Godly life. Known as Pastor Charlie, he served the Lord as 
an elder, board member and prophet. He is survived by his wife, Patty; son, 
Chuck and daughter-in-law, Nancy; daughter, Karen; son, Scott and daughter-in-
law, Jennifer; grandchildren, Joshua, Gabriel, and baby due in August; niece, 
Dee Olson; brother, Tony and sister-in-law Helen; nephew Anthony. He is 
preceded in death by his parents Tony and Clemencia Garcia. Charlies 
Celebration of Life service will be held at Valley Bible Fellowship, 2300 E. 
Brundage Lane, this Saturday, August 6th, at 10:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, 
please send donations to the Valley Bible Fellowship Royal Rangers program. 

Legacy.com

Published in the Bakersfield Californian on 8/4/2005.  


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