Alvin Garnett Sr.

Alvin Garnett Sr. obituary, Morganfield, KY

Alvin Garnett Sr.

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Alvin Garnett Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Whitsell Funeral Home - Morganfield on Nov. 3, 2025.

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Alvin "Darnell" Garnett, Sr., age 71 of Morganfield, KY passed away Saturday, November 1, 2025. He was born January 1, 1954. He was a loving husband and wonderful father. He worked for 26 years at Young and Conway and he retired from the City of Morganfield after 18 years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and any outdoor activity. Darnell was very compassionate and would do anything for anybody. He was a very loving granddaddy. Darnell will be missed dearly. The laughs and talks of wisdom. His dog, Lucy will miss him terribly.
Survivors include:
Wife: Lynn Gulley Garnett of Morganfield, KY
2 Sons: Alvin Garnett, Jr. and wife Ashley of Sturgis, KY
Demetris Rose of Morganfield, KY
2 Daughters: Tina Hughes and husband Melvin of Morganfield, KY
Amber Garnett of Morganfield, KY
Step-daughter: Brooke Quinn of Illinois
Brothers: Ronald Garnett of Evansville, IN
William Garnett of Evansville, IN
George Garnett of Evansville, IN
Sisters: Cheryl Garnett (Deceased)
Lisa Garnett of /Elkhart, IN
16 Grandchildren Knisha, Keashawn Darnell, Donnivin, Dontrell, Zharon Donel
Zyarion, Kamden, Kinsley, Alyrial, Alvin Darnell III, John Michael
Josie, Xavier, Hendrix, Kingston, and Mason
9 Great Grandchildren
The service will be 1PM Saturday, November 8, 2025 at Whitsell Funeral Home in Morganfield. Rev. Richard Pollard will officiate. The visitation will be 10AM until service time on Saturday at the funeral home.
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Whitsell Funeral Home - Morganfield

250 N. Court St., Morganfield, KY 42437

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Nov

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1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Whitsell Funeral Home - Morganfield

250 N. Court St., Morganfield, KY 42437

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