Photo courtesy of Owens and Brumley Funeral Home - Wichita Falls
Jan 21, 1988 - Jun 9, 2022 (Age 34)
Rest in peace Richard. You are loved and missed by your family and friends.
Catherine Meyenberg
June 04, 2025 | Wichita Falls, TX | Acquaintance
May your memories of Richard comfort you in the days to come. Your family is in our prayers.
Ronnie & Debbie Frerich
June 16, 2022 | Friend
So very sorry to hear of Richard's passing. You are in my prayers.
Lou Garner
June 13, 2022 | Family
Richard was one of my first friends at Shaw AFB. You will be missed buddy
Kalen Tebbs
June 13, 2022 | Friend
I had the honor to serve with him. We crewed an F16 together. You could always count on him to make you laugh.
Jason
June 11, 2022 | Work
My prayers and thoughts are with you as you journey this time of loss. Remember God will never leave you or forsake you.
CATHERINE MEYENBERG
June 11, 2022
Richard Douglas Garner, 34, of Wichita Falls passed away on Thursday, June 9, 2022.
The family will receive friends and relatives between 6 and 8 p.m. on Wednesday, June 15, 2022 at Owens and Brumley Funeral Home in Wichita Falls. Funeral services will be held at 10: 00 a.m. on Thursday, June 16, 2022 at the funeral home. Interment will follow with military honors at 1:00 p.m. at Fort Sill National Cemetery in Elgin, Oklahoma. Arrangements are under the direction of Owens and Brumley Funeral Home of Wichita Falls.
Richard was born on January 21, 1988 to Gordon and Barbara (Bradley) Garner in Newnan, Georgia. After moving to Texas, he graduated from Holliday High School, where he served as President of FFA. After graduating, Richard proudly served in the United States Air Force. After returning, he worked in the retail business.
Richard enjoyed working on cars, bowling, the outdoors and competing in Airsoft and Paintball competition. Also, he loved to grill outside and spend time with the family. Richard will be missed by family and friends.
Richard was preceded in death by both of his grandparents.
He is survived by his parents; brother, Shawn Garner and wife, Ashleigh; sister, Rebecca Buster and husband, Ethan; a son, Easton Garner; mother of their child, Jackie Garner; and numerous other family and friends.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to be made to casualtiesofwar.org
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