James Garner

James Richard Garner, 76, of Parkin, Arkansas died Friday, July 25, 2008. He was born on February 12, 1932. He grew up in Earle, Arkansas and spent his summers with his Uncle Robert Munn’s family on their farm on the Cross County/St. Francis County line. He graduated from Earle High School where he played football for the Earle Bulldogs and was a member of the Earle Bulldog State Championship Team. He served in the United States Army during the Korean War receiving an honorable discharged with the rank of Sergeant. He sold construction equipment for both John Deere and Case for over 30 years. After retiring from Potter Equipment Company in Harrison, Arkansas, he returned to his lifetime passion of farming. He was baptized in the Baptist Church and accepted Jesus Christ as his lord and savior. He was predeceased in death by his parents, James Steve and Lottie M. Garner of West Memphis, Arkansas and his sister, Mary Helen Garner of Hurst, Texas. Survivors include his daughter, Janet L. Garner of Little Rock, Arkansas and his son, Jim H. Garner and his wife, Dania of Little Rock, Arkansas. His four granddaughters, Jett, Greylin, Reagan and Audrey Garner. A sister, Jewel Curtis of Dallas, Texas and his first wife, Bobbye Hydrick Garner Floyd of Little Rock, Arkansas, two nieces, one nephew, his many cousins and friends. Visitation is Tuesday, July 29, 2008 from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at Kernodle Funeral Home in Wynne. Graveside service is 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, July 30, 2008 at Cogbill Cemetery in Wynne with the Rev. Johnny Green officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, Arkansas Children’s Hospital and the East Central Arkansas Regional Library in Wynne, Arkansas or just help someone in need in memory of our father. The family would like to thank Dr. Jake Cathey, Thomas Munn, James Cathey, all our father’s friends, our friends and family who provided us with their prayers, comfort and support during our father’s illness. Arrangements are by Kernodle Funeral Home. An on-line guest book is available at www. kernodlefh.com

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James Garner

February 12, 1932 - July 25, 2008