Garth attended elementary and high school in Houston, Missouri. He attended the University of Missouri on a baseball scholarship as a catcher. While a student athlete at University of Missouri he earned his Bachelor of Science in 1963 and Master’s in 1964. He continued his education at the University of Florida where in 1970 he earned his Doctorate. Shortly after graduating from University of Florida, Garth was selected as a member of the Presidential Fellowship for Changing Education where he and a handful of other young leaders worked in Washington DC, furthering their education. This put him on the fast track where after his fellowship ended, he quickly became an Associate Principal, then Principal, and finally Assistant to Superintendent in Sarasota County. After a successful career in education, Garth transitioned to working as a Stockbroker as well as a Realtor.
In addition to his passion for education, he also shared a similar passion for being involved in his local church where he was asked to teach and lead several small groups--including a school of ministry out of his home where he focused on teaching disciples of all ages to flow in the gifts of the Spirit and encourage fellow believers. He attended Bill Hamon’s school of ministry where he furthered his walk in the Holy Spirit and shared his passion on how to hear from and speak to others as Jesus wanted.
In addition to sharing Jesus and discipling and mentoring those in their daily walk, Garth also enjoyed his free time with his wife and family. He was truly gifted in multiple areas. He was a talented athlete and sports fanatic who used his life experiences to coach and mentor his children and grandchildren in multiple sports activities, as well as teaching them the finer skills of deer hunting and tanning. He enjoyed golf and was gifted at drawing and at working with his hands. He had a knack for anything mechanical and could diagnose and repair most any automotive problem. Garth also had a fantastic sense of humor and gained enjoyment out of occasionally embarrassing his children with his theatrical antics. He was known to sing and dance to his favorite songs, frequently off key and with total lack of rhythm.
He is survived by his wife of 26 years; Susan F. Yarnall; children, Natasha Y. Broadwater (Tim), Garth G. Yarnall (Stephany), Jennifer P. Meshad (Gavin), Kathryn J. Dougherty (Dean); step children, Mark E. Hawkins (Beth), and Erica S. Hoinkes (Kris). He is also survived by 27 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren and brothers, Gary D. Yarnall (Sandy), and Charles F. Yarnall (Jo). He was preceded in death by his brother, James “Sam” Yarnall.
Services for Garth are scheduled for Saturday, June 25, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. at Sarasota Baptist Church on 7091 Proctor Road, Sarasota, FL 34231. Friends of Garth’s and his family are welcome to gather after the service in the church commons for a potluck meal. Bring your favorite dish to share.
Flowers may be delivered directly to Sarasota Baptist Church on June 25th at 12:30 PM.
For online tributes, please visit www.rtsfunerals.com
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