Stevie Gary

Stevie Devaughn Gary II was a young man whose life was marked by music, community, and close family ties. At 25, he was known in his circle as a musician who performed under the name "5150 Sosa," and friends and neighbors remember him for his presence at local music events and video shoots. He attended gatherings with other local artists and, for those who knew him, his music and friendships were important parts of everyday life.

Stevie’s family connections were significant in his community; reports note he was the nephew of a well-known Southwest Florida anti-violence activist, a relationship that placed him within a family deeply affected by and engaged with the work of reducing violence. That connection, and the grief his passing brought to relatives and friends, underline how entwined his life was with people who cared about safety and one another.

Although public records about Stevie’s early life, education, and private relationships are limited in the reliable sources available, those who left public remembrances describe him as someone with energy for music and for the company of friends. Online memorial pages and community discussions reflect personal messages of love and loss — people recalling him by nickname, sharing photographs, and lighting virtual candles.

Stevie’s life ended on October 20, 2020, in Fort Myers, Florida. The death left his family and community mourning and seeking answers. While the public record focuses in part on the circumstances of his death and an ongoing search for information, the community remembrances and the way people continue to speak his name attest that he mattered to others: a musician, a nephew, a friend, and a young life that shaped and was shaped by the people around him.

This remembrance honors those verified parts of Stevie’s life while recognizing that many personal details remain private. He is remembered by family and friends who continue to mourn and to ask for closure, and by a local community that recalls his music and presence.