John Thomas Garst

1946 - 2023

John Thomas Garst, beloved husband, father, brother, friend and colleague passed away peacefully on August 19, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. He was preceded in death by his parents John Simon Garst and Lorretto Smith Garst, of Clarksdale, Mississipi. He is survived by his loving wife Charlotte Berthelot Garst, children, Michael John Garst (Tiffany), Genevieve Garst Matherne (Gerald), grandchildren, Landon and Rylie Matherne, and sisters, Mary Katherine Heeb and Jean Garst (Larry), and by numerous, nieces, nephews, and cousins. John was born and raised in Clarksdale. John graduated from St. Stanislaus College in Bay St. Louis. After completing two years at Christian Brothers University, he graduated from Spring Hill College in Mobile, Alabama. He was a member of the congregation of the Brothers of Sacred Heart for several years. He moved to New Orleans and grew to love the city. He graduated from the University of New Orleans with a masters in Guidance and Counseling. For over forty years he taught at St. Stanislaus, Brother Martin, De La Salle, Rummel, and Jesuit High Schools. Being a teacher and a role model was of utmost importance to him at home and at school. He was a good man. Family and friends are invited to the visitation at 11:30 a.m. at Greenwood Funeral Home, 5200 Canal Blvd., New Orleans, LA 70124, on Saturday, January 20, 2024. Following the visitation all are invited to a Celebration of Life and meal in the Boulevard Room of the Funeral Home. Condolences may be expressed at www.greenwoodfh.com. Interment will be Monday, January 22, 2024 at 10:30 a.m. at Greenwood Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, donations to the local social justice non-profit Mission Mycelium would be appreciated. Checks may be made payable to "Social and Environmental Entrepreneurs" with "Mission Mycelium" in the memo line and mailed to: SEE, 23564 Calabasas Road, Suite 201, Calabasas, CA 91302. Thank you.