Damus Garconnet, age 71 passes away Tuesday afternoon, January 16, 2024, in the city of Port Charlotte, Florida. He was born on April 8, 1952, in the region of L'artibonite city of Saint Marc, Haiti. Born of his late parents Samy Garconnet and Cina Petival, Damus was the youngest of four siblings, three sisters and one brother. In Haiti he was a farmer and had love for animals since the age of 13. He was a man of humor, always smiling, never shows when he is upset. In 1993, Damus migrated from Haiti to the Bahamas in search of a better living for his family. He had a total of nine children whereas three passed away. In Freeport, Bahamas Damus made his livelihood in landscaping, sanitation, and importing and exporting goods. In 2014, Damus found a great opportunity and to live out his dreams in coming to the United States of America. Damus goddaughter told him of a city called Arcadia, where he worked in Agriculture for many years doing landscaping and building his life here in Arcadia. In 2015 he met his now spouse Marlene Charles, in Tennessee and from there he fell in love again and married her in July of 2021. Damus was a good person who loved to help others. He was a people person, serving others.

Damus will be remembered as a great dad, grandfather and father to his stepchildren, best friend, good listener, good Samaritan, mediator, devoted church goer, family man, devoted and loyal husband. Damus loved and cherished his children. Ariel his only son in the United States and his best friend called him every day until his last breath. Came to Arcadia and said to his son I will not leave you behind.

He said to his wife, Marlene, my promise to you is to always love you, and to take care of you until my end days. He ensured to marry her at his age and make a beautiful home. In which he always told his family he would soon retire to travel and spend time with his children and grandchildren.

Message from son.

Papa, you always said you accomplished everything you said you would accomplish. You made peace with God. You always said that when you leave this earth, that you would leave with all your energy and with happiness all around. I will miss you calling every day. I will miss you my best friend and love you forever.

Damus was an active church member of North Hillsborough Baptist Church of Arcadia. He was a well-respected man in the Haitian community. Damus was someone who you can count on in helping others.

Greatest Hero and Best friend

This world has many heroes, some you'd know by name. They give their best at what they do, so they deserve their fame. But among all those heroes this world ever had, there is not one admired more than the guy I called Papa, my best friend. Perhaps not like the others, he doesn't look for praise. He's heroic in his special way, in his thoughtful caring ways. He always keeps his word; someone you can depend on. Always a true friend.

Visitation is Friday, February 2, 2024, from 5-7pm at North Hillsborough Baptist Church in Arcadia. Service is Saturday, February 3, 2024, at North Hillsborough Baptist Church in Arcadia at 10:00am. Burial will follow in Oak Ridge Cemetery.

Online condolences can be made at www.pongerkaysgrady.com.

Ponger-Kays-Grady Funeral Homes has been entrusted with the arrangements.