Bobby Garner of Columbjus, Mississippi

June 5, 1945 - January 12, 2021

BOBBY GARNER

Robert John "Bobby" Garner III, age 75 died Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at his residence in Columbus. Graveside services will be held Saturday, January 23, 2021 at 11:00 AM at Friendship Cemetery with Father Jason Shelby officiating. SOCIAL DISTANCING IS REQUIRED AND MASK ARE MANDANTORY.

Mr. Garner was born on June 5, 1945 in West Point, MS to the late Robert Ivy Garner and Frances Schooley Garner. He attended St. Paul’s Episcopal Church and was a sales representative for Jackson-Newell Paper Company for 14 years. In 1969, he graduated from Mississippi State University, where the threw the javelin for the MSU track team and participated in the Army ROTC. Mr. Garner enjoyed history and art and was fond of Cuban cigars.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Frances Eugenia Garner Knight, and his grandson, Gregory Miller Puckett.

Survivors include:

His Wife:

Marilyn Miller Garner Columbus MS

Step-son:

Gregory Puckett. (Raquel), Gulf Shores, AL

Brother:

Sterling Garner-Martinez, Marietta, GA

Cousin:

Dorothy Durrett Reed, Montgomery, AL

Grandchildren:

Stacey Puckett, Ricky Puckett and Davie Ann Sellers.

4 Great Grandchildren

Serving as honorary pallbearers will be:

Frank Potera , Lee Sanders, Matt Hannon, Paul Swain, Dr. Gerry Jeffcoat, Wayne Richards, Jerry Gentry, David Sanders, Clanton Johnson, and Brock Reynolds

In lieu of flowers memorial may be made to:

Oktibbeha County Humane Society

PO BOX 297

Starkville, MS 39760

Or the charity of your choice