Donald Reece Garner
August 8, 1946 ~ January 21, 2022
Donald (Don) Reece Garner of Carthage went home to be with the Lord on January 21, 2022. He passed away peacefully at his home in Carthage, North Carolina. Don was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend to many people in the community. He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Wanda Whitaker Garner.
Don was born in Randolph County on August 8, 1946. He was preceded in death by his father, Elvin “Pete,” and his mother, Madar Brady Garner, also from Randolph County. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his sister, Elva Lou Maness of Bennett, NC; daughter, Donna Garner, of Carthage, NC; son, Ryan Garner of Robbins, NC; stepsons, Brian Phillips of Rowland, NC; Kevin Phillips, (Kellie) of Conover, NC; and Shannon Phillips of Highfalls, NC; grandchildren, Makayla Garner of Robbins; Van Ritter of Carthage, NC; Jacob Phillips of Bennett, NC; Hannah Phillips of Fort Myers, FL; Samuel Phillips of Raleigh, NC; Maddy Phillips of Conover, NC; and Jack Phillips of Conover, NC
Don served his country for two years in the United States Army. He was the General Manager of Randolph Electric in Robbins, NC for many years. He later became the Office Manager at Speer Concrete in Carthage, NC. Don was known for being a “people person” who made everyone feel special. He was known for his kindness and helping nature. He and his wife, Wanda, were the original creators of the Five Mile Flea Market on Joel Road in Carthage, NC.
A Celebration of Life will be held Tuesday, January 25, 2022, at 2 pm at Yates-Thagard Baptist Church in Carthage with Sammy Frye, Darrell Garner, and Steve Johnson officiating. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Burial with Military Honors, will follow at Yates Thagard cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Memory of Don Garner to Yates Thagard Baptist Church, 3820 Vass Carthage Rd., Carthage, NC 28327.
Online condolences may be offered at www.PinesFunerals.com.
Fry & Prickett Funeral Home is honored to serve the Garner family.
Services
Visitation: January 25, 2022 1:00 pm - April 26, 2025 1:50 pm
Yates-Thagard Baptist Church
3820 Vass-Carthage Road
Carthage , NC 28327
910-949-3511
https://www.yatesthagard.com/
Funeral Service: January 25, 2022 2:00 pm
Yates-Thagard Baptist Church
3820 Vass-Carthage Road
Carthage , NC 28327
910-949-3511
https://www.yatesthagard.com/
Committal : January 25, 2022 3:00 pm
Yates-Thagard Baptist Church
3820 Vass-Carthage Road
Carthage , NC 28327
910-949-3511
https://www.yatesthagard.com/
Barry & Brenda Brady
Mrs. Wanda,
I’m so sorry to hear of Don’s passing. Praying for peace, comfort and healing.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Dalton and Linda Davis
Prayers for Wanda and the family
My sincere Sympathy and prayers for all of Dons family!
Prayers
Brenda Martindale Ritter
Don really fought his sickness courageously as the family was there for support. We know he is at peace with his Heavenly Father. May God comfort all the family in the coming days. Our prayers are with you.
Thinking of you Wanda and all your family. May peace and trust get you through these difficult times knowing that Don is no longer suffering and in pain and that he has met his Savior. You have beautiful memories to hold on to. Prayers for all.
Although I haven’t been able to visit any of my classmates for much too long I hold them dear in my memories. I send my sincere sympathy to Donald’s loved ones.
Praying for the family
Sending thoughts and prayers to Donna and her family
Dear Wanda and family, Eddie and my thoughts and prayers are with you and all the family. Praying the God will Bless and comfort you. Your and Don’s love for each other has been an inspiration to so many. Cherish the memories.
Sincere sympathy,
Eddie and Vetres
Prayers for the family and especially Donna. 🙏🙏🙏
Donna so very sorry for the loss of your Dad. I just wanted you to know that I am praying for you and your family. Love you❤️❤️
Love and prayers for you all! Don was a wonderful man! Wanda I love you so much!!
So sorry to hear of Don’s passing but rejoice in knowing he is at peace and is no longer suffering. Will keep the family in our prayers.
So sorry to hear of your dad’s passing Donna, my prayers are with you and your family doing this time.
So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and Prayers are with you and your family,
Love,
Wanda
So sorry for your loss. Love, thoughts and hugs to the family.
So sorry for your loss. Love, thoughts and prayers for the family..
So sorry for your loss. Love, thoughts and prayers for the family..b
To Wanda, Donna, Ryan, Elva Lou, and the family, we loved Donald, he was a great neighbor and friend. He was always good to Tommy and after he came out of service helped Tommy with many projects. He was special as is all the family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Our Love, Tommy and Donna Hussey
I admired Don in so many ways. He was like a brother. Joy forevermore with all Your friends and family and Your Savior now is Yours. I Love You Man.
What a wonderful brother-in-law and friend you have always been, one of a kind! You have always been there for Wanda and all of our family. Knowing you are resting now in the arms of Jesus makes losing you easier for all of us. Love and miss you always❤️
Gene and Gail
Praying for the family.
So sorry for your loss. Don was a wonderful person.
Good man !!! Will be missed by all !!!
Prayers for Donna and her family
We are so sorry for your loss Aunt Wanda, although we did not know Don well we know he meant the world to you. Please let us know if there is anything we can do for you.
Love Kenneth & Christine
I will miss my good friend. RIP Don!
Wanda I am still in Indiana. Just know I am thinking of you with much love.
Thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Well done good and faithful servant…. we will see you again Don.
Darlene Maness
So sorry for your loss Wanda. You are in my thoughts and prayers! Love Cathy
You, along with the rest of the family, have been on my mind. I am so so sorry. Hugs and prayers!
Love,
Tana
Sorry for you loss.
Don was a good man. I always enjoyed talking with Don. He will be missed very much
Dear Wanda & family, we are so sorry for great loss. You all are in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Mike & Dana Hatmaker, Clinton, TN.
Wanda, so sorry for Don’s passing. He will be missed by all. Our Prayers are with you and the family. Leta and Jimmy Smith
Love and Prayers for all the family!!
Wanda, you and the family are in our thoughts and prayers! May God give you some comfort! We thought a lot of Don and you! Ronnie & Elaine Frye
Sweet Wanda, Ronnie and I are praying for you and your family. Looking forward to that great reunion day! Love you!
So sorry for you loss.
Dear Wanda, Rosemary and I are thinking and praying for you. You were blessed to have been loved so much by such a wonderful man.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Mike and Jane McKinney 🌹🌹🌹🌹
Aunt Wanda,
No words can express the condolences I want to send. Don fought a courageous battle. Too many loved gone way too soon. Even so come quickly Lord Jesus!! I love you!!!!
Sorry so for your loss.Thoughts and prayers go out to all of the family. We love y’all Todd & Tina Martindale
Our Love, prayers and sympathy to the family
Wanda, I am very sorry about Don. I have followed his courageous battle through being friends with your wonderful sister Sybil. I know you will miss him. My prayers for you and your families. God bless you. Karen Matthews Edmiston
We are so sad for all of us left behind but rejoicing we know where Don is and how he what all he experiencing !! We will be along soon !! So many hugs to you all.
Wanda I am very sorry to hear about Don he fought a good fight and is rejoicing with Sybil and all his family and friends with Jesus. Praise the Lord!
Thoughts and prayers for Dons loving family!! Blessings for peace and comfort
Cecil and Cathy Phillips
Sorry for your loss
Wanda- prayers for peace and comfort.
-Jayne Bibey McGill
So sorry. Prayers
So sorry. Prayers for the family
My prayers and heart go out to you Wanda, Donna and the rest of the family. He was such a good man. I remember how good he was while at Speer Concrete and wished to help his co worker Timbo Chalflinch by starting a fund at the bank for him and Karen while Timbo was suffering from cancer. So now they are together, walking on streets of gold! Praying Gods Grace will be with all of you today and for the days to come.
Merciful God of Love and Comfort,
I lift up Wanda
When heart-ache makes each day feel like an eternity, surround Wanda with your comfort.
When emptiness feels overwhelming, bring thoughts that beat back the pain.
Lord, carry her in your arms this day.
Lord, Bless Don and Wanda for their love
was pure as the driven snow… He’s free now in
Our Lord’s home… Smiling on those he loved
so dearly.
In Jesus’ name I pray,
Amen
prayers for the family…
Gonna miss you brother in law! See you soon.
Faye M.Carter
Wanda, we grew so close over the internet, I feel like I have known you and Don for a long long time. Especially you. What a beautiful love you had together, and those memories will live in your heart forever. I pray that GOD will hold you in his loving arms and give you peace throughout the days ahead.
Faye M. Carter
Faye M.Carter
Love you Donald you are out of pain a w our God. You will always be remembered. You had a good angel that took good care of you. Your wife Wanda.rest in peace Janet Harold Clark
Janet and Harold Clark
Prayers for family
Janice Brady Allen prayers for the family
My dearest Wanda,
I am thinking about you and know that Don is a glorious Angel.There was not a better man and he could not have had a better soul mate. Love to you and the family.
Sarah Crabtree Lawn
07/26/2022
My darling Don……six months have passed since your home going and I miss and love you even more….if that’s possible. My life is so unbalanced without you. You were soooo good to me all our married life. Memories of you saturate my mind and heart every single moment of every single day. I am nothing without you. I still reach for your hand when I go to bed. I want to feel your touch…..especially a good ole back scratching. lol. You gave your very BEST to me, in sickness and in health. Ohhh how I wish there were do-overs. I’d do it all over again.
I cherish every memory of you. You are irreplaceable. There was only one YOU!
I’m so blessed and thankful to have had you in my life. What a beautiful journey we shared.
I’ll desperately long for you until my name is called. Wait for me at Jesus’ feet. I’ll be there for sure.
Thank you Don for loving me. You were my “bestest” friend and soulmate.
See you soon…..with outstretched arms! Can hardly wait!
Love,
Your “Baby”. (as you always called me)