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Abbeville, SC - Benjamin Carroll Garner, Jr., "B.J", 26, resident of Bulls Horne Rd. Nation Community died Sunday Feb. 24, 2013 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.
Born Oct. 2, 1986 in Abbeville , SC he was the son of Benjie and Lori McMahan Garner.
BJ attended Diamond Hill Elementary School , and graduated from Dixie High School in 2005. He then attended Spartanburg Methodist College and Piedmont Technical College where he earned a degree in Electrical Engineering. He was formerly employed at Milliken Corp. of Abbeville, and currently employed at Prysmian Cables and Systems in Abbeville , SC as a shift Lead Man. BJ's family and friends were a tremendous part of his life. BJ enjoyed life to the fullest and loved riding 4-Wheelers, rock crawling, and anything outdoors. Most of his spare time was spent with "The Boys": Dusty Bradberry, Clay Hall, Jeremy Nelson, Travis Montgomery, Matthew Montgomery, Garrett Slaton, Rocky Henry, Shane Thomas, and James Young at the "Nation Offroad Complex", and preparing to begin his life with his fiancé, Heather.
Survivors include: In addition to his loving parents, his sister India Garner; Paternal grandparents John and Gloris Garner of Abbeville, SC, Maternal grandparents Bob McMahan of Abbeville, SC, and Emily McMahan and Richard Stone of Lowndesville, SC; BJ also leaves behind his long-time sweetheart and fiancé Heather Shirley of Greenwood, SC.
BJ was preceded in death by Maternal great-grandparents George "Daddy George" and Mildred "MaMil" McMahan of Abbeville, SC; grandmother Sandra McMahan of Abbeville, SC, Paternal Great-grandmother Ruth "Grandmama" Harrison of Abbeville, and great-grandparents Ben "PaPa" and Blanche Harrison of Abbeville; great-grandparents Bruce and Ada "Nana" Clinkscales.
Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday Feb. 27, 2013 at 3:30 PM at Midway Baptist Church with the Rev. Terry Greer officiating. The burial will follow in the Church Cemetery .
The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 5:00 until 7:00 PM at Chandler-Jackson Funeral Home. The family is at the home of his parents Mr. and Mrs. Benjie Garner of Bulls Horne Rd. Abbeville , SC.
Active pallbearers will be Dusty Bradberry, Clay Hall, Jeremy Nelson, Matthew Montgomery, Shane Thomas, Rocky Henry, James Young, Travis Montgomery, Garett Slaton, and Shannon Wilson.
Memorial in memory of BJ may be made to a charity of one's choice.
Online condolences may be made to the Garner family by visiting www.chandlerjacksonfh.com
THE CHANDLER-JACKSON FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES IS ASSISTING THE GARNER FAMILY.
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Memories and Condolences
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Valerie Ebell
February 27, 2013
Our hearts are heavy because of your loss. Your entire family is in our prayers.
The Ebell Family
February 26, 2013
Lori and Benji,
Words cannot express how deeply saddened Wayne and I are to hear about this. Know that we are praying for you and your family. Please know that we love you guys and are alway here for you.
Love you guy
Wayne, Tonya and James Landrith
Angela Smith
February 26, 2013
Lori, my heart and prayers go out to you and your family. I am lost for words but wanted to let you know you are on my mind.
February 25, 2013
Prayers are with everyone.
-Elizabeth (Jarrard) McCardle and Family
JOEY, CHRISTAL, & KIDS WILSON
February 25, 2013
TO OUR CLOSEST FRIENDS ALMOST AS PART OF OUR FAMILY;
PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. WE LOVE YOU ALL.
February 25, 2013
You are in our prayers, The Wheeler family
JOHN & TINA BROWN
February 25, 2013
MY PRAYERS ARE WITH THE FAMILY, HE WAS A FINE YOUNG MAN.MY HEART JUST BREAKS FOR THE FAMILY.
WENDI WATERS AND KIDS
February 25, 2013
RIP BJ!!! Your family and friends are in our thoughts and prayers.
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