I don't remember much about  Uncle Johnny..Growing up in Northern Virginia we didn't see my dad's family much. I think I only met him 4 or5 times usually at funerals like Grandma Garland, Harriet's, and my dad's. When we did see each other it was like talking to someone I had been near all my life. Rest well Uncle Johnny. 
Donald and Sharon Garland.

The loss of Johnny is felt by all members of my family.  There were so many memories  of outings, holiday dinners, and family gatherings.
Johnny always provided the humor.  He radiated love and happiness and always shared events of his life that made us laugh.  
He will be missed by the entire Posten clan and we wish only great memories to Karen and Zach.

My dear friend ,

To many memories and laughs come to mind when thinking of you and remembering the impact you had in my life. You never treated me different , It was always the up most respect from you  no matter the age difference. Thank you for helping and showing a young 22 year old man the ropes and the passion at work . Thank you for helping me grow and helping me lead a group of men  without judgment. I will miss the long talked and the stories . The boys are doing great and growing fast . Thank you for always checking up on them .  Never put the golf clubs down and continue to smile . Keep an eye out on  everyone and Go VOLS

Johnny with sister Carolyn. It does my heart good to see the love they shared with each other.

My condolences Zach and Karen! I have great memories of uncle Johnny who I will remember as always laughing. I wish you both peace & comfort during this difficult time. -Rj

That’s Johnny on the bike and brother Dwight looking on.

Over the past few days, I’ve thought a lot about the days when Johnny and I were teenagers, me in my early teens and Johnny in his mid to late teens. I’m sure, at times, I was sort of the “pesky” little brother to him. He was my big brother and my protector. When he felt the need, he would offer wise counsel to keep me on a straight and narrow path. Today when I think of those times, I laugh a little and I feel enormous joy and gratitude that he was part of my life. 

He always claimed that the hand-me-down clothes I inherited from him looked better on me than they ever had on him. 

Johnny had lots of friends while growing up. But he also was friends with their parents. Many claimed Johnny as just another member of the family. They loved him and trusted him just like one of their own children. 

I have some great memories in my heart of Johnny. They’ve been there a long time and I pray I never loose them. 

So today, I say, “Rest in peace, my brother. Your greatest joy awaits you.”

Dwight

Johnny was a neighbor for many years before I moved out of the neighborhood.  He had such a wonderful personality — the best smile a man could have — seemed to enjoy his  life — and adored his wife,  Karen,  and son, Zach.   I am so sorry to hear this news, but I am so glad I knew Johnny.  May he rest in peace.  🙏
Thoughts and prayers to Karen, Zach, and the Garland family. 

Pam Lanzi

He was a good man! He loves to play golf! Sorry to hear about him passing! Don Kyte

I grew up with Johnny and Carolyn in Banner Elk, North Carolina. Johnny was 
always happy and had a big smile. My deepest sympathies to his family. Here are a couple of tenth grade pictures from the high school yearbook.

My dear Aunt Karen, and Cuz Zach, 
Words cannot describe my heartfelt sadness of 
Johnnie’s passing. He fought the good fight as 
did The entire family. 
His smile, his laughter, his facial expressions, and
Congenial personality was loved by all. However, there are two traits that God blessed him with
His pure hearted kindness and his novelist ability to tell a story.  THEY WERE THE BEST! 
When we all get to heaven, what a day of rejoicing that will be! May God protect you and give you strength during this difficult time.
Love, 
Donna & RJ

I have been friends with Karen from around 1972.  Needless to say, our lives changed in many ways over the years.  She was always there for me and vise versa.  Johnny came into her life and things changed.  She and Johnny moved to Florida, which broke my heart.  However, I was happy for her and she was often in Kingsport and I was going to Florida as often as I could from East Tennessee.  Then I moved to Rancho Mirage, California and it seemed that although we were thousands of miles apart, we saw each other more.  Karen came to California and I came to Florida.  Nothing could keep this friendship from fading.  Karen and Johnny came to my wedding to the love of my life, Richard Savant, in Cabo San Lucas and then to Puerto Vallarta.  To say this was a unbe

Rest in Peace, Prayers for comfort to his wife Karen and my Pappy Dwight (Johnny's brother)

I met Johnny when I was a kid at the Elizabethton Golf Club in Tennessee.  Johnny was one of the kindest people that I have ever known. He was a friend of many and will be missed dearly. I live in Connecticut and last saw Johnny when we played golf with  Al Wheeler a few years ago. We had a great time and I always enjoyed his laugh.
God bless you Johnny, you were one of a kind.
Tony Rowe

I have known Johnny, as well as his late sister, Carolyn, since 1955, when we attended high school in North Carolina.
Johnny had a smile for everyone, was so friendly, funny, and athletic. Wherever I saw Johnny throughout the years, he was always the same, whether it was at US Airways Airports, where I was running through to do teaching workshops, or at a class reunion.
He was so proud of Karen, who has contributed immensely to Johnny and others' lives, as well as their beloved son, Zachary.
I send my love to all the family. (One of Johnny's nieces I taught in Teacher Education at Milligan University.) 
May God bless each of you!

I don't know where to start. I met John Boy and nicknamed him John Boy from The Waltons in 1970. We had many great times playing golf everywhere. In 1982, I moved to West Palm Beach and  1986 Johnny moved to West Palm Beach. We renewed our friendship like we had not missed those four years. He was truly like a brother to me. My mother my father my sister and Cathy, all adored John Boy but no one as much as me. I'm so glad I saw him a few days before he passed. God Rest his soul. Love you John Boy.
Albert, as he called me
& Cathy

Unicoi, TN. Johnny at Harriet & Speedy’s home with his other siblings Dwight, Herbert, & Carolyn, and their families.

Johnny’s siblings except Ted (deceased).

with nephews &niece (3 of Herbert’s 4  - Douglas and Donald Garland, Janet Garland Payne.  not pictured: Herbert’s youngest Johnny Paul Garland.

bit of Garland family lore too good not to share.  Johnny was so handsome that all the teen girls wanted one of his senior photos. The next part involves Dwight so I will leave it to him to finish the story.

Uncle Johnny in TN for his Harriet’s funeral. Plus: George Payne, Donald Garland (son of Herbert Garland), Brad Hodges (son of Johnny’s late eldest brother Ted Hodges), Dwight Garland

Johnny and Dwight in Tennessee for their sister Harriet’s funeral. Niece Janet, daughter of their late brother Herbert

Johnny when I was growing up was the fun uncle who always had a smile. His absent will leave a hole in my Dad’s family.
Condolences to his family and his beautiful wife Karen, his absent will surely be missed for them.

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Johnny E Garland

18 novembre 1940 – 14 mai 2024

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