Mr. Sigfredo "Rocky" Ventura Miranda, age 72 of Keystone Heights

April 12, 1947 - March 4, 2020

Mr. Sigfredo “Rocky” Ventura Miranda age 72 of Keystone Heights passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2020, at the V.A. Hospital in Gainesville. He was born April 12, 1947, in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico to the late Nazario and Josefa (Ventura) Miranda. Prior to retirement Rocky served over 20 years in the Marie Corps Special Forces along with serving many years in the United States Army. He served during the Vietnam War and earned the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross along with numerous additional medals and badges. Rocky grew up in the Catholic faith and was attending Lake Side Baptist Church with his friends; he was a member of Am vets Post 86 in Keystone Heights and enjoyed riding his motorcycle, reading, tinkering and he loved going to the beach. Survivors are his children Ruth Gentner, Joey Miranda, Renee Leonardi, Jimmy Miranda, Anthony Miranda, Sasha Miranda and Daniel Beyer. Also left behind are several grandchildren and great grandchildren. A party for Rocky will be held at a later date with interment at Brigadier General William Doyle National Cemetery in New Jersey. In lieu of flowers please make a memorial donation to Freedom Camp Keystone, 4342 SE 8th Ave., Melrose, FL 32666. Arrangements are by JONES-GALLAGHER FUNERAL HOME, 340 E. Walker Dr., Keystone Heights, FL 32656. 352-473- 3176.www.jonesgallagherfh.com