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EMMETT GARNER Obituary

Emmett R. Garner, Jr., 87, of Cordova, TN, loving husband, father and grandfather passed away on Friday, September 5, 2014. He was retired from Paine Webber (UBS). He graduated from Memphis Technical High School and joined the Navy. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Agnes Bailey Garner; a son, Terry Garner (Peggy); a daughter, Janet Garner; a grandaughter, Gena Garner; a brother, James E. Garner of Tucson, AZ.; many beloved nieces, nephews, cousins and a godson, J. Spencer Medford. He was preceded in death by his parents, Emmett Garner, Sr. and Elizabeth Hare Garner. Funeral Service will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Friday September 19th at West Tennessee Veterans Cemetery Rotunda on Forest Hill Irene Road, Memphis. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Online condolences can be made at www.familyfuneralmemphis.com Family Funeral Care (901)761-8000

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Published by The Commercial Appeal on Sep. 14, 2014.

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September 18, 2014

So sorry about Emmett. WE go a long way back to days at Sardis Lake and boating,enjoying your company. We are still hanging on, but cannot do much going except to doctors and church on Sunday Am. We have wonderful memories of all of you and fun times skiing! Jimmie and Jake Thompson, Batesville, MS

J. Spencer Medford

September 18, 2014

We will always love you Uncle Emmett!

Love, Spence & Gini

Hugh D. Walker, Jr

September 14, 2014

Condolences goes to the Garner family on your recent lost of your love one. Terry my sincere prayer for you and may God comfort you and your family that He will give you all peace during these difficult days.

The Staff of Family Funeral Care Summer Avenue Chapel

September 14, 2014

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