James H. Garner

James H. Garner obituary

James H. Garner

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1535 Hermitage Drive, Florence, AL 35630

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James Garner Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Elkins Funeral Home - Florence on Sep. 18, 2025.

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Mr. James H. Garner, age 78 of Loretto, passed away on September 16, 2025 surrounded by his family. A visitation will be held on Monday, September 22 at Elkins Funeral Home in Florence from 11-12. Funeral services will immediately follow visitation and will begin at 12. The burial will be held at Tri-Cities Memorial Gardens.

Mr. Garner was a jack-of-all-trades and entrepreneur that loved to work in his garage. He was a proud member of the Freemasons Pheonix Lodge #123 F&A.M.

Mr. Garner also served in the United States Marines.

Mr. Garner is survived by his children, Kendra Johnson (Steve), and Jon Garner (Barbie); grandchildren, Jon Garner (Racheal), Wesley Johnson, Rebecca Johnson, and Sydney Garner; great-grandchildren, Noah Garner, Harper Kindermann and Opal Garner. He is preceded in death by his wife, Mary Catherine Garner; and parents, James and Lucille Garner.

Pallbearers will be Jon Garner, Ethan Gray, Tyler Matthews, Matt Staggs, Wesley Johnson, and Micah Kappeler. Noah Garner will serve as an honorary pallbearer.

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Upcoming Events

Sep

22

Visitation

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Elkins Funeral Home

1535 Hermitage Drive, Florence, AL 35630

Send Flowers

Sep

22

Funeral service

12:00 p.m.

Elkins Funeral Home

1535 Hermitage Drive, Florence, AL 35630

Send Flowers

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Elkins Funeral Home - Florence

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