Photo courtesy of Lake Cumberland Funeral Home - Somerset
Somerset, Kentucky
Oct 8, 1934 – Aug 14, 2020 (Age 85)
Roy Vernon Garner, age 85, of Somerset, KY, passed away on Friday, August 14, 2020 at Hospice of Lake Cumberland Jean Waddle Care Center.
Roy was born on October 8, 1934 in Flat Woods, KY to the late Jacob Garner and Lola Compton Garner. He was a former owner/operator of Wilbert Vault Company for many years and was one of the original founders of Lake Cumberland Funeral Home. Roy was also a former owner of Jerry’s Restaurant, several Save-A-Lots and Hotel franchises. He served on the Advisory Board of Citizens National Bank. Roy was always involved in politics and especially loved local and state politics. He attended First Christian Church. Roy was a United States Army Veteran and member of Somerset Masonic Lodge #111.
He is survived by his wife, Joel Andra Garner of Somerset; one son, Roger V. (and Stephanie) Garner of Jeffersonville, IN; one daughter, Lisa Garner Rogers of Somerset; one stepdaughter, Andrea (and Marty) Taylor of Somerset; two grandchildren, Joshua Reed Garner of Virginia Beach, VA and Madison Lenora Garner of Jeffersonville, IN; a brother-in-law, Bruce (and Robin) Orwin of Somerset; sisters-in-law, Betty Garner of Nancy, Bernice Garner of Nancy, Pam Orwin (and Jarl) Mohn of Brentwood, CA, Jill (and Richard) Hamilton of Georgetown, KY and Phyllis Orwin Lawson of Somerset; two very special caregivers, Sherry Harrison and Betty Owens; his former wife, Juanita Dykes Garner; several nieces and nephews, including a special nephew, Kenneth (and Melanie) Wasson of Talmadge, OH ; and many other family members and friends, who all loved him dearly.
Along with his parents he was preceded in death by five brothers, Hubert, Arvis, Rob, Howard and Jacob Verl; five sisters, Alta, Helen, Peggy, Grace and Louise; his first wife, Lenora Ruth Garner, who preceded him on October 9, 1979; and a stepson, Jonathon Thomas.
Visitation will be on Tuesday, August 18, 2020 from 4:00pm until 8:00pm at Lake Cumberland Funeral Home. The Somerset Lodge #111 will conduct a Masonic service Tuesday at 7:00pm in the Chapel of Lake Cumberland Funeral Home.
His funeral service will be held on Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at 11:00am at the Chapel of Lake Cumberland Funeral Home with Bro. Greg Ryan officiating. Burial will be at Lakeside Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be Bill White, Billy Coner, Bruce Orwin, Kevin Stykes, Larry VanHook and John Millmier. Honorary pallbearers will be David Casada, George Wise, Doug Hail, Marty Taylor, Kenneth Wasson, Jay McShurley and James Russell Dick. Military Honors will be conducted by the American Legion Post #38 Honor Guard.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests expressions of sympathy be made to Hospice of Lake Cumberland in memory of Roy Garner.
You are welcome to view the obituary and send condolences to the family at our website: www.LakeCumberlandFuneralService.com
Lake Cumberland Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements for Roy Garner.
Read MoreRoy was a good friend. Sorry for your loss.
John Little
August 23, 2020 | Somerset, KY | Friend
RIP Roy and God bless
Ransom Roberts
August 18, 2020 | Somerset, KY | Friend
So very sorry to hear the passing of Uncle Roy. The way I remember him was his laugh. He had the best laugh. He loved my grandma and I always liked listening to them two talk. They talked about politics and many other things. They would sometimes argue in fun and Grandma always thought she was right and Uncle Roy would say he was right. We would stay at his hotel and he would always come and make sure everything was good with our service and room there. Prayers to Jo, Lisa, Roger,Stephanie...
Carrie Calaway-Thomas
August 18, 2020 | Tallmadge, OH | Family
Eternal Affection Arrangement- BASKET INCLUDED
a loved one
August 17, 2020
I've known Roy for more than fifty years. I met Roy while working at Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company in Akron, Ohio. My wife and I got to know Ruth, his wife at the time and their children, Lisa and Roger. We became close family friends. Roy was always a hard worker, he loved his family and enjoyed politics. Through the years we visited occasionally and communicated regularly. He and Jacob V. were always involved in businesses and politics. He was fun to be with, had a great sense of...
John Millmier
August 16, 2020 | Somerset, KY
So sorry to hear of the passing of Uncle Roy. I will always remember his laughter and sense of humor. He was very helpful and supportive during my mother's illness. Condolences to the family, my thoughts are with you.
Jeff Patterson
August 15, 2020 | Rochester, NY
