Don Garner

A Great American.

Our family will miss him greatly.

  

Don is happiest with family.
Now he is with his Heavenly Father.

Donald R. Garner 

October 11, 1945- October 3, 2012

The funeral service was held on the afternoon of October 6th 2012. We grieved our loss and celebrated Don's life. Brother Jay Spiller and Brother Danny Avery presided. The service was a perfect tribute. All the glory went to God. Linda wrote a letter to the congregation and the family gathered. Brother Jay read it. The letter was full of love and remembrance of their 46 year marriage. Bro. Jay told some funny stories and everyone in the congregation smiled with memories of Don's humor and wit. Bro. Jay read reassuring scriptures that he found underlined in Don's Bible. Lyla sang two beautiful songs and Lou and Deborah played the music. Lou also found music written down by Don. "How Great Thou Art" was one of the songs played. Bro. Danny spoke at the graveside and encouraged the family with scripture. He spoke especially to Don's grandchildren recalling precious Bible school lessons. Don would have loved that the focus of the services was God's grace, mercy, and God's gift of salvation. Don's character was summed up...He is a good man and Godly man.  The service was a great witness and blessing.

The following scripture was on the bulletin:

1 John 1:9

9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.