Robert Garza

December 23, 1957 - July 25, 2020

Robert Garza, “Bobby”, 62 years old, passed away on July 25, 2020, in Houston, Texas, due to complications of Covid-19. Bobby was born on December 23, 1957, in Waukegan, Illinois. He went to Bellaire High School in Bellaire, Texas. In 1977, he trained at Dresser Industries and began his career as a Crane Operator; he worked for United Crane, Anthony Equipment and then for Maxim Crane. He did this along with friend and fellow coworker, Travis Benton. His excellent work ethic made him a very successful Crane Operator of 40 years. Bobby was a fun-loving prankster, always upbeat, who loved to pick on his sisters. He was creative, generous and would always be the first to lend a hand when needed. Bobby met the love of his life, Sandy, in Houston, Texas, in 1990. They were married for 22 years and lived in Richmond, Texas. He is survived by daughter, Laurie Ann Garza, grandchildren, Gabriel Garza 18, Christina 15, Adrien 12, and Daniel 7; son, Robert and Adrianne Garza, grandchildren Levi 8, Lucy 5; daughter, Stephanie Lynn and son Martin (Marty) Flores, grandchildren, twins, Adrianna & Alyssa 12, and Annie 1. He is survived by his parents, Carlos & Elizabeth Garza of Richmond, Texas. Siblings include: sister, Debra & Wayne Nichols of Katy, Texas, brother, Carlos & Diane Garza of Sugarland, Texas, brother, Rick & Ramona Garza of Richmond, Texas, and sister, Linda & Brian Kryszewski of Houston, Texas, and three grand nephews and four grand nieces. We would like to thank family and friends for their support during this difficult time. The memories of Bobby will be in our hearts forever. Blessings to all. In lieu of flowers the family has requested that donations be made to Infectious Diseases Research Foundation/Houston Methodist. A service celebrating Bobby's life will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, August 15, 2020 in the Chapel of Davis-Greenlawn Funeral Home, 3900 B.F. Terry Blvd., Rosenberg, Texas 77471. The service will be streamed live through our funeral home website. The funeral home is limited to 100 guests and facial coverings are required to enter the funeral home. We ask that guests refrain from hugging and shaking hands at the service.