Donald R. Garner | Ob

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Donald (Don) Reece Garner, of Carthage, returned home to be with the Lord on Friday, Jan. 21, 2022. He passed away peacefully at his home in Carthage.

Don was a faithful 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 ,; daughter, Donna Garner, of Carthage; son, Ryan Garner, of Robbins; stepsons, Brian Phillips, of Rowland, Kevin Phillips (Kellie), of Conover, and Shannon Phillips, of High Falls; grandchildren, Makayla Garner, of Robbins, Van Ritter, of Carthage, Jacob Phillips, of Bennett, Hannah Phillips, of Fort Myers, Fla .; Samuel Phillips, of Raleigh, Maddy Phillips, of Conover, and Jack Phillips, of Conover.

Don served his country for two years in the United States Army. He was general manager of Randolph Electric, in Robbins, for many years. Later, he became office manager at Speer Concrete in Carthage.

Don was known for being the “man of the people” which made everyone feel special. He was known for his kindness and helping nature. He and his wife Wanda originally created the Five Mile Flea Market on Joel Road in Carthage.

A celebration of life will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 25, at 2 p.m., at Yates-Thagard Baptist Church, in Carthage, with Sammy Frye, Darrell Garner, and Steve Johnson presiding. A visit will be held one hour before the service. Funeral with military awards will be followed at Yates Thagard cemetery.

In exchange for flowers, donations may be made as Memory of Don Garner at Yates Thagard Baptist Church, 3820 Vass Carthage Road, Carthage, NC 28327.

Fry and Prickett Funeral Home are honored to serve the Garner family.

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