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Ashanti Garner Obituary

Garner, Ashanti K. Age 38, passed away December 21, 2013. He was a resident of Gary, Indiana for 34 years, formerly of Chicago, Illinois. He was a graduate of Lew Wallace High School Class of '93 and a member of First AME Church. He was preceded in death by his father, Albert Garner. He is survived by his wife, Kiwanda Garner; children, Romello Garner, Ashanti D. and Terrance H; mother, Cora Garner and sister, Efura Garner. Funeral service Saturday, December 28 at 11:00 a.m. at First AME Church, 2045 Massachusetts Street, Gary, Indiana, Pastor Emanuel J. Vaughn, Sr., officiating. Visitation from 9:00 a.m. until time of service at First AME. Burial at Oak Hill Cemetery.

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Published by Post-Tribune on Dec. 27, 2013.

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George Stone

December 21, 2020

I'm so sorry I couldn't be there to place you and mom in your final resting places, but you're absences has had a major effect on my soul. Rest in power lil bruh and I'll see you at the crossroads.

December 29, 2013

Our deepest sympathy. Sorry for your loss. God will sustain you and help you to endure.

December 29, 2013

My prayers and condolences goes out to the family of Ashanti Garner may GOD heal your pain and sorrows.

December 28, 2013

Our sincere condolences to Mrs. Cora Garner and family. May God bring you peace during this time of sorrow.

Olivia Mukes, Bonnie and Angelica

William Thames

December 28, 2013

My man I am sorry to hear this, we had many laughs together. I will keep the family up lifted in prayer. You will be truly missed.

Valeria Kirkham

December 28, 2013

My heart is so saddened to hear about Ashanti passing he was such a kind hearted guy I knewI will pray for you.and your family.Love Mr.Mrs.WilIAMS KIRKHAM

Rayshanda Bridges

December 28, 2013

To the Mrs. Garner, Ashanti's, mother and children I pray your strength during this mourning season. We do not have all the answers right now but God is good and just at all times. Ashanti touched many of lives with his bright and warm smile. So in this time get prepared for you shall surely see him again. Another c/o 93 Angel. Rest Ashanti, rest!

Pamela Pollard

December 28, 2013

RIP my dear cousin....love you always

Kimberly Pope

December 28, 2013

My prayers for peace and comfort for the Gardner family at this time, may God embrace and strengthen you as only he can.

Sheena Weaver

December 28, 2013

Grief can be so hard during the holidays, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one this holiday season.

Tiffany Jones

December 28, 2013

My condolences to the family and friends of Mr. Garner. May his soul rest in peace and may his wife and children find the strength to get through this sorrowful time.

Pamela Goins

December 28, 2013

My deepest condolences to the Garner and Davenport friends and families. Many prayers for strength and guidance during this time. You are such a great father and husband, friend and coworker. You are loved and missed by so very many. May you rest in peace and watch over Kiwanda and all your children as their guardian angel.

Katawanda Barnes

December 28, 2013

Rest peacefully in heaven u will be surely miss... Sending prayers for your wife and children

Sherika Williams

December 27, 2013

My heart is so saddened to hear about Ashanti passing. He was such a kind hearted guy. To the Garner family I will pray for your strength during this difficult time.

nicolette coleman

December 27, 2013

To the Garner family I am deeply sadden to hear of ashanti's death he has been apart of our family for years and he will be extremely missed but never forgotten. love nicolette

Dashianna Scott-Dilosa

December 27, 2013

My deepest sympathies to the Gardner family. May God wrap His loving arms around y'all. Give y'all comfort and understanding.

Trish Terry

December 27, 2013

To see all of this in writing makes this unimaginably real. This is really a hard one Lord. Praying for the family.

Lisa Biddings-Hendersob

December 27, 2013

To the family I feel your pain and u are in my prayers... I am certain GOD will comfort your hearts.

George Stone III

December 27, 2013

I'm still in shock to find my little brother called to heaven. I've accepted that he isn't here but I haven't accepted that he is gone.

Tia Rogers

December 27, 2013

To the Garner Family, I was extremely saddened to hear about Ashanti's passing. I have known him since he was a little boy. May God give you strength in your time of sorrow. I will keep your family in my prayers.

Sis. Harriett

December 27, 2013

Sister Cora: My prayers are with you and your family as you adjust to life without the physical presence of your son. May God dispatch angels of comfort to you from this day forth.

Patrick Adank

December 27, 2013

December,27,2013 My condolences go out to the Garner family God Bless at these hard times.I knew him a short time but did not take a long time to know he was a good Man. You will truly be missed.Your work brother Patrick Adank & Family

Steve Gonzales

December 27, 2013

I love you brother. We work side by side for 3years. Years i will cherish. Truly a Great man taken from us.

Toyinda

December 27, 2013

I decree God's peace over the Garner family.

December 27, 2013

The Katie Hall Educational Foundation extend our heartfelt condolences to Mrs. Cora Garner during her time of bereavement.

Danita Brown

December 27, 2013

I am so saddened to hear of the loss of Ashanti. U were a very silly classmate who Always made me laugh & you will always be Remembered. May God Bless Ur Wife, Children & Family. El Dubb Fam 4Life. The Brown Family.

December 27, 2013

So shocked to hear about you leaving us so soon Ashanti. It's been a while since I seen you but I remember you being a little comedian in school. You will be missed. I am sorry for the loss. Kamilah Kelley

Brandon Ezell

December 27, 2013

Ashanti was a beautiful person, and now he is even more as a beautiful angel. GOD BLESS his family and everyone he touched.

Tesonya Sanders-White

December 27, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with Ashanti's family. May Holy Spirit comfort you all during this time. His loving spirit will always be remembered. C/o '93 Lew Wallace

LaKeya Jenkins

December 27, 2013

May you rest peacefully in heaven. You was a cool brah and I'm glad to have met you. My bri the, your best friend, are one reunited again!!!! Take care if each other. Much luv.

Tracey Harris

December 27, 2013

There are so many words to express he was a kind and beautiful personally always smiling you will be truly missed

Brian White

December 27, 2013

My sincere and heartfelt condolences go out to the family of Mr. Ashanti Garner. May God bring you peace during this difficult time .

Demetrious Powers

December 27, 2013

Our hearts go out to the Garner family in the home going of Ashanti Garner. May God and his comforter be with you in this time of great sorrow.

Sincerely,

Usher Board # 1
First AME Church

LaShaunta Pierce

December 27, 2013

I'm still in shock and my heart breaks for his family. Even for those who love the Lord, sometimes his plan is hard to take. I pray strength and comfort for the family and peace for Ashanti. Class of 93 will miss you!

Kynesha Swain

December 27, 2013

My sincere condolences! I am still at a loss for words. May God bring the family comfort during this difficult time. God Bless! K. Fuller-Swain, Lew Wallace c/o 93.

LaShawn Ivey

December 27, 2013

My thoughts and prayer are with you'll during this time.

Benita Jamison Lenoir

December 27, 2013

Words cannot express how sorry I am to hear of Ashanti's passing. I have a lot of fond memories of him as a child playing with my children. May God wrap His loving arms around you and give you strength during your time of sorrow. He is only asleep awaiting the call of Jesus when He comes. Will keep your family in my prayers.

Zac "Hurdle Man" Williams

December 27, 2013

Cool breeze -- though you are present w/the Lord now, you never be forgotten as you touched many lives w/your character, spirit, jokes and laughter!! May your legacy continue on in your children! May our good Lord comfort, bless and strengthen the Garner family during such season of mourning now and henceforth...until I see you in Paradise...Selah, selah...selah!

ernestine strickland

December 27, 2013

To the Garner family ,My prayers are with you during your time of sorrow , I am so sorry for your loss O will keep you up in prayer

TONYA TURNER

December 27, 2013

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Chancie Thompson

December 27, 2013

The Garner Family is in my prayers... Ashanti and I went back as far as Ponderosa.. So many great memories of him joking all the time and calling me the best "Dishwasher in Merrillville, IN. Lord please grant strength to the entire family. He will truly be missed.

Dantrel Robinson

December 27, 2013

Very saddened to see you leave us so soon, brother. I'm thankful for the years we spent laughing in school. You left an incredible legacy of love that will carry on for generations. May God send comfort to your family and friends as I cannot imagine the void they're feeling from your absence. Glory to God for your time with us. I'm blessed to have known you.

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