- Date Of Birth: February 21, 1948
- Date Of Death: September 21, 2023
- State: South Carolina
George “Bob” Edward Garner, Jr., the son of the late George
Edward Garner, Sr. and Dorathyrene Garner, was called home on
September 21st, 2023 after a long illness, surrounded by loved
ones at home. George was born on February 21st, 1948 in
Arlington, Virginia.
He attended and graduated from Wakefield High School. He
worked as an office manager for many law firms and later retired
from Red Top Cab Company. He was a member at Macedonia
Baptist Church in Arlington, Virginia.
He met Sharon Pollard in November 1980 and they were united in
holy matrimony on October 4th, 1991. Their Blessed union lasted
for 32 years.
George was an avid golf player, he played in golf tournaments
from Virginia all the way to Florida and called everyone he met
“pro”, whether they played the sport or not. He had two very
special friends, the late James “Jimmie” Ross (Debra) and James
Terry (Jenny), who he attended tournaments with often. When he
wasn’t playing golf, he was a conversationalist, he never met a
stranger, he would talk to everyone he passed by. He was always
available to listen, give advice or help his friends and family in any
way he could. George loved to tell jokes and make you laugh,
even if you didn’t get the punchline.
He leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife, Sharon J.
Garner, two sons, Stephen J., Darneigh T. (Alicia), and daughter,
Brenda Garner.
He is preceded in death by one sister, Althea E. Spencer, and
survived by his two brothers, Eugene A., and Donnell S. Garner,
and five sisters, Doris J. Bonner, Beverly A., Shelia M., Carletta
D., and Contessa Y. Garner. Five grandchildren, Monai, Qalaia,
Synasia, Zeon, and Isaiah, a host of other cousins, nieces,
nephews, relatives, and friends.