of Bryant, AR
January 2, 1932 - December 7, 2017
James Donald ''Don'' Garnett, 85, of Bryant passed away Thursday, December 7, 2017. He was born January 2, 1932 in Woodford County, Kentucky to the late Rupert Giles and Lucille (Johnson) Garnett. He was preceded in death by his parents, step-father, Crawford Lee Watts Sr., son-in-law, Albert N. Ward III and grandson, Patrick Owens.
Don was the owner/operator at Don Garnett Pallet Mill of Thayer, MO, for many years before retiring to Horseshoe Bend, AR. He was a longtime member of First Baptist Church in Thayer, MO and subsequently First Baptist Church Horseshoe Bend, AR. His many interest and pastimes included high school football athlete, Boatswain's Mate for a Beacher jumper unit in the U.S. Navy, tobacco farming, antique dealer, and avid cheerleader for his grandchildren's many activities and interest.
Survivors include his loving wife of 66 years Verna Jane Garnett; three daughters, Kim (Steve) Dills of Bryant, AR, Donna Garnett of Washington, DC, and Lyn (John) Darmstaedter of Benton, AR; two sons, Randall (Wanda) Garnett of Protem, MO, and James Garnett of Englewood, CO; half-brother, C.L. (Denise) Watts Jr. of Frankfort, KY; five grandchildren, Tiffany (Paul) Henson, Jeff (Phylis) Dills, Lane Garnett, John (Charly) Darmstaedter II, and Shannon (Travis) Stuart; four great-grandchildren, Faith Stone, Aniston Dills, Kaylan Henson and Garnett Henson; niece, Kate Watts and nephew, Lee Watts along with numerous cousins and loved ones.
Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, December 12, 2017 in the chapel of Roller-Ballard Funeral Home (315-4047) Benton, AR with Bro. Tom Williams officiating. Interment will follow at 12:00 PM in North Little Rock, AR at Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery.
Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at 9:00 AM on Tuesday, December 12, 2017 at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to either St. Jude's Children Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Pl, Memphis, TN 38105 or Alzheimer's Association of Arkansas, 10201 W Markham St Suite 100, Little Rock, AR 72205.
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Gloria Hippe Donnell (daughter of BR & Helen Hippe)
Friday, December 15, 2017
My Mom and Dad (BR & Helen Hippe) enjoyed their trip with Harry & Ioda Hippe many years ago to visit Don and Verna Jane. We were blessed with stories of the farm and Garnett family. We are sad to learn of Don’s passing and send our deepest sympathy to Verna Jane and the Family.
Gloria Hippe Donnell
The Bounds Family
Tuesday, December 12, 2017
Garnett Family,
You are in our thoughts and prayers. Your entire family is so very precious to us and we are sorry to hear of the lose of Don. We have special memories of time spent with him and each of you.
All our love,
Gerald, Lucy, Dennis, Brenda and David
Donna Kay & Dell Ashley
Monday, December 11, 2017
Lyn,
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Really enjoyed seeing you last weekend.
Michelle Fahey
Friday, December 8, 2017
Kim and Steve,
Just wanted you to know that you are in my thoughts and prayers at the passing of your Dad. We had many long talks about your Dad and I feel I knew him thru you. Knowing he is at peace will help you during this time of need.
Lindsey Harnage
Friday, December 8, 2017
I’m keeping your family in my thoughts and prayers. It was an absolute honor to get to know Don and take care of him! He is going to be truly missed on Cedar! With much love, Lindsey