Fernando M. 'Ferdy' Garcia, Jr
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Fernando M. “Ferdy” Garcia, Jr., 65, of Hillsboro, passed away Friday, May 7, 2021.
Ferdy was born March 7, 1956 in Hillsboro, the son of the late Fernando M. and Ruby M. (Steed) Garcia, Sr.
Ferdy was a special classmate and friend to all of the 1974 graduates of Hillsboro High School; attended Southern State Community College, where he received his associate degree; and graduated with honors from Ohio University with a bachelor's degree.
While attending college, Ferdy worked at several auto parts stores in Hillsboro and West Union. After receiving his bachelor's degree, Ferdy started substitute teaching at all the schools in Highland County.
Ferdy was a life member of the NRA and Highland County Coon Hunters Club and was a hunter, fisherman and a conservationist.
Ferdy is survived by his lifelong neighbors and dear friends, Herman and Sarah Aber and family; and special friends Melody Reno and Kevin Bowling.
Besides his parents, Ferdy was preceded in death by one brother, Denver Garcia.
According to Ferdy's wishes, he will be cremated and buried on the family plot in Barker Cemetery at Pricetown. A memorial service will be held at a later date.
You may make a donation in Ferdy's memory to the Highland County Humane Society, “For Cats,” P.O. Box 471, Hillsboro, Ohio 45133.
The Thompson Funeral Homes and Cremation Care is in charge of arrangements. You may sign Ferdy's online guest book at www.thompsonfuneralhomes.com.
Ferdy was born March 7, 1956 in Hillsboro, the son of the late Fernando M. and Ruby M. (Steed) Garcia, Sr.
Ferdy was a special classmate and friend to all of the 1974 graduates of Hillsboro High School; attended Southern State Community College, where he received his associate degree; and graduated with honors from Ohio University with a bachelor's degree.
While attending college, Ferdy worked at several auto parts stores in Hillsboro and West Union. After receiving his bachelor's degree, Ferdy started substitute teaching at all the schools in Highland County.
Ferdy was a life member of the NRA and Highland County Coon Hunters Club and was a hunter, fisherman and a conservationist.
Ferdy is survived by his lifelong neighbors and dear friends, Herman and Sarah Aber and family; and special friends Melody Reno and Kevin Bowling.
Besides his parents, Ferdy was preceded in death by one brother, Denver Garcia.
According to Ferdy's wishes, he will be cremated and buried on the family plot in Barker Cemetery at Pricetown. A memorial service will be held at a later date.
You may make a donation in Ferdy's memory to the Highland County Humane Society, “For Cats,” P.O. Box 471, Hillsboro, Ohio 45133.
The Thompson Funeral Homes and Cremation Care is in charge of arrangements. You may sign Ferdy's online guest book at www.thompsonfuneralhomes.com.