Grandaddy....RIP Kevin Garcia

[GrowlerPhil]

Unbelievably sad news.

There are no accurate words to express what we need to.
We are absolutely shattered to say that we lost our friend and band mate Kevin Garcia early this afternoon. He succumbed to the effects of a massive stroke.
We were all able to say goodbye to him and he was surrounded by his closest friends and family here in Modesto.
Kevin started playing with Grandaddy when he was fifteen. He was an actual angel. He navigated life with a grace, a generosity and a kindness that was utterly unique. And contagious. He is loved so deeply by so many.
Kevin was a proud father of two children, Jayden and Gavin. He is survived by his grandmother Joan, his parents Randy and Barbara (who let us practice at their house until 2001…and who are the best), his brothers Craig and Jeff and his wife Sondra.

We’ll have more to say in the days ahead. Right now the four of us are grieving together. With great sadness and love, Grandaddy

Edited May 3, 2017 by GrowlerPhil

[Will999]

That's very sad news at such a young age. RIP. 

[verrymerry]

Oh no! That's really sad 

[DownboundTrain52]

Absolutely no age to go, and devastating news. Saw them, as a few know on here, at the Irish Centre the month before last for a superb show, and he looked in fine health. Disarmingly cruel. Thoughts with his family and friends.

[GrowlerPhil]

12 minutes ago, DownboundTrain52 said:

Absolutely no age to go, and devastating news. Saw them, as a few know on here, at the Irish Centre the month before last for a superb show, and he looked in fine health. Disarmingly cruel. Thoughts with his family and friends.

Yes. I saw them at Rock City at the end of March and they seemed to be having so much fun playing together again.

[layasway]

52 minutes ago, GrowlerPhil said:

Yes. I saw them at Rock City at the end of March and they seemed to be having so much fun playing together again.

We were at Rock City too it was a fantastic gig and as you say they looked like they were having so much fun. So so sad. RIP 

[blue6field]

[buddiepaul]

Terrible news.  I have seen them three times since they reformed last year, and Kevin looked very happy and pleased to be performing. 

[jennilily]

so so sad and so young, it really makes you think you never know what is around the corner.  Hopefully there is comfort to be taken that he was having such a great life doing what he loved.

 

[Woffy]

Devastating. Utterly devastating. Thoughts to his family & friends. Rest in peace. X