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Official Obituary of

Sammie Garner

July 12, 1952 ~ August 27, 2021 (age 69) 69 Years Old

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In Loving Memory of

 

Sammie Garner






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Sammie Garner was born on July 12, 1952, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.  He was the second of two sons born to Edward and Helen Garner, who preceded him in death. He departed this life on August 27, 2021, in Brooksville, Florida.

In 1975 he met Sylvia Villard and they were married in 1978 by Reverend Stewart on Josephine Street. They are the proud parents of  four daughters. 


Sam was a welder in Wisconsin before moving to Spring Hill, Florida, where he started his own painting business called Sam’s Painting. In his spare time, he enjoyed fishing and shared his expertise in salt water fishing with his nephews and grandsons. He enjoyed watching sports, especially basketball, crossword puzzles, and playing pool.


Sam is survived by his loving wife, Sylvia; five children: Courtney Garner, Sharee Hodge (Anthony), Helen Garner Woods, Jessica Garner, and Chelsea Garner.  Grandkids: Samuel Xavier Garner, Taylor Woods, Isaiah Brown, Noah Brown, Courtney Garner Jr, Carrington Garner, Josh Nixon, Joell Goldsmith, Neriah Goldsmith, and Miracle Hodge; a devoted mother-in-law Cornelia Villard and close relatives and friends. Sam was a loving father and grandfather who enjoyed spending time with his family and cat ‘Princess.’ He will be missed by all who knew hi


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