" A MONET'S GARDEN TABLE BASKET was sent on July 21, 2017 Ann and Family - Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time. We will be celebrating Jim's life here in Tennessee. With Love, The Matwijecs - Jennifer, Mike, Callie, Cooper, Crosby, Clay, & Grace "
In loving memory of
James (Jim) D. Garner, Sr.
July 12, 1932 - July 19, 2017
James D. (Jim) Garner, Sr., 85, of Cumming, formerly of Marietta, passed away Wednesday, July 19, 2017. Jim was a native of Marietta, graduating from Marietta High School. After graduation, he joined the U.S. Air Force, attaining the rank of Staff Sergeant. Following his time in service, he attended the University of Georgia and went to work for CIT, General Electric and retired from Textron. Jim was a member of Kennesaw Lodge #33 FAM and Yaarab Shrine. He is preceded in death by his son, Jim Garner, Jr.
Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Ann Gwin Garner of Cumming; son, Steven Garner of Dallas, GA; daughter, Alicia (Paul) Polley of Woodstock; grandchildren, Lauren Garner, Ryan Polley, Matthew Polley, Davis Polley, Emily Polley, Austin Awtrey, Chase Awtrey; daughter-in-law, Donna Cory of Cumming; brother, Harry (Liz) Garner of Canton; a niece and several nephews.
A funeral mass will be held Saturday, July 22, at 1:30 p.m. at St. Columbas Episcopal Church with The Rev. Fr. Tripp Norris officiating. Inurnment will be Tuesday, July 25, at 12:00 noon at Georgia National Cemetery.
Flowers are welcomed or you may make contributions to St. Columbas Episcopal Church, 949 James Burgess Rd., Suwanee, GA 30024.
Ingram Funeral Home Crematory, Cumming, Georgia is in charge of arrangements.
Tributes
"Love and prayers to Ms. Garner and family. From Nat, Diane, Jennifer and staff at the Association Office."
" A STRUCTURED DESIGNIN RED AND WHITE was ordered on July 21, 2017 "
" A FEATHERY PALM PLANT was sent on July 21, 2017 Ann, Steven, Alicia and family, y'all are in our thoughts and prayers. Mr. Garner was a special person, a wonderful neighbor and friend. We know he will be missed. Love, Renee Morris, Tom and Roger Moon and families. "
"We will greatly miss Jim at our Commons Dining Out gatherings. Our thoughts and prayers are with Ann and her whole family."
"We are so very sorry to learn of Jim's passing. It was always a joy to be in his presence and he will be missed by all who knew him. Please know you all will be in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. God will give each of you the strength you need now and the peace and comfort you will need later."