Born Dec. 31, 1932, at Dexter, son of the late Bert and Goldie Dillingham Garner, he was a member of the Cane Creek Christian Church near Dexter. He had farmed, co-owned Garner Appliance in Dexter, and served in the U.S. Air Force.
Survivors include: one daughter, Tana Garner Christensen of Hot Springs, Ark.; one brother, Bill Garner of Dexter; and many other relatives and friends.
Visitation is from 1 p.m. until time of services at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter. The Rev. Vaughn Wright will officiate.
Burial will follow in the Armstead Dowdy Cemetery.
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