Neil Anthony Garvis lost his fight to live on February 3, 2023, surrounded by his loving family.  He was an example of how one can succeed while living a life of tremendous adversity. He left a hole in our lives that we will never heal. He survived cancer when the odds were against him as a child and a heart transplant as an adult.  If you met him only once, he impacted your life, with his humor, tenacity, and his loving accepting nature.  He was fearless, and lion-hearted, stubborn, in addition to being cocky and on occasion, politically incorrect.  He unselfishly reached out a hand to those in need. He was a foodie that loved to share all his creations.  He was a caring husband and father.  Always supported & encouraged his children's adventures. He loved all his family and his family of friends. He was a prepper extraordinaire to a fault, a marksman, and knew everything about pistols, shotguns, rifles, and the like.  He would show up with a gift that he decided one should have that fit their personalities, such as a rhinestone facial mask during covid, or a particular spice that he found awesome.   Neil ended up with only one eye resulting from his chemotherapy treatments when he was only five. He was fearless, undaunted, and an avid hunter.   His insane sense of humor entertained us all.  He was a successful entrepreneur primarily because of his cunning negotiating skills. He owned and operated Enviro treat Pest Control.  He always had the answer to solve the problem of a varmint of any size from ants to raccoons.  He was our "go-to guy" for so many things.  During his life, he was an EMT at St. Joseph's in Grimes County and a Volunteer Firefighter in Richards Texas.  He attended Strake Preparatory High School in Houston, Texas, and graduated from Bellaire High School in Bellaire, Texas.  He was a graduate of Sam Houston State University in Huntsville and was a member of the Sigma Chi Fraternity.

He is survived by his wife, Krista Kelly Garvis & his two children, Emma Garvis & Fisher Garvis.  He also leaves behind his father, Deacon David G. Garvis and his stepmother, Janice Jamail-Garvis, his brothers Matthew Garvis and his wife, Ruey, their children Madeline Garvis Smith and her husband, Jerred Smith, Benton Garvis & Kyle Garvis; Alexander Garvis & his wife Nicole Garvis, and their daughter Hope Bryan, and his mother Cheryl Cheek & her husband, John Cheek.

Visitation & Vigil/Celebration of Life - Friday, February 10, 2023

Visitation- 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm at Klein Funeral Home 16131 Champion Forest Dr. 77379

Vigil/Celebration of Life 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Memorial Mass - Saturday, February 18, 2023,

Memorial Mass -11:00 am, St. Mary Catholic Church, 8227 County Road 205, Plantersville, Texas 77363

Immediately followed by a luncheon reception in the family life center at the church.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you make donations to Live Gift Organ Donation, Catholic Charities, or a charity of your choice.