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Phillips Garner Obituary

A resident of Central, died at 11:40 a.m. on Sunday, March 16, 2014 at his home. He was born February 25, 1956 in Baton Rouge and was 58 years of age. He was a USMC veteran during Vietnam. He was also a retired boilermaker from #582 and loved to travel with his job, meeting new friends, cooking, gardening and visiting with relatives and friends. Survived by 2 sisters, Saundra Roper, Tallahassee, FL and Beth Rossman, Greenwell Springs; brother, Mark Garner, Central and several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents, Phillips Irwin Garner, Sr. and Aline Strickland Garner and sister, Carolyn Ann Garner. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m., Thursday and from 8 a.m. until religious services at 10 a.m. Friday, March 21, 2014. Services conducted by Rev. Tim Boswell. Interment Woodland Cemetery, Kentwood. For an online guestbook, visit www.mckneelys.com.

Published by The Advocate from Mar. 17 to Mar. 20, 2014.
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My deepest sympathies and condolences for all of you in your time of sorrow.

Clemenza Strickland Devall

March 26, 2014

Beth and Mark,

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Phil was an important part of my life. I thought of him often. Phil's honesty and candor made him an the kind of guy you wanted to be around.

Dale Odum

March 25, 2014

Mark, I am very sorry to hear about Phil. It has been a long time since seeing Phil but still remember the fun times we had. May he rest in peace.

Don Huff

March 21, 2014

Cindy

March 19, 2014

Cindy

March 19, 2014

MARK WE ARE SORRY TO HEAR OF THE LOSS OF YOUR BROTHER, HE IS IN A BETTER PLACE AND PAIN FREE......

JOHNNY HONEY

March 19, 2014

Hadn't seen Phil in a while but very sorry to hear of your loss. May he rest in peace.

Ruth Price O'Connor

March 18, 2014

I am going to miss you, your flowers, your jelly, and your fruitcake. You always came around when I was lonely, thank you for being a friend.

Peggy Hodges

March 18, 2014

Cindy

March 18, 2014

Phil,
You have been and will always be one of our closest friends. We will miss you and our hearts are heavy but we know that you are no longer in pain. We love you and your memories will continue to make us smile.

Tug, Cindy, & the Boys

March 18, 2014

A great friend and boilermaker,that will be miss.
RIP Brother

March 18, 2014

My deepest sympathy and prayers for the family. I will miss my dear friend and brother boilermaker. It was an honor to know him. He was a great person.

Joey Fontenot

March 17, 2014

Prayers for Family and Friends Semper F

























Prayer for Friends and Family Semper Fi my Brother

Larry Castille

March 17, 2014

Praying for Family and Friends Semper Fi my Brother !

Larry Castille

March 17, 2014

My sympathy to the family, may God comfort each of you.

Ann McNabb Huff

March 17, 2014

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