Michael Eugene ""Pete Garner

Pete was a 1981 Graduate of Barbers Hill High School. He then attended Sam Houston State University where he was a starter and captain for his entire four year tenure on the football team. Setting various records, some still unbroken. All the while never missing out on a jackpot roping or rodeo on a free weekend. Upon graduation, he received a degree in Agriculture Education. After a short stint of working on a ranch in Schulenburg, TX he made his home in Hankamer, TX. He worked at a steel mill for several years, where he made many lifetime friends. Then eventually moved on to Bayer Corporation where he worked for 18 years as a Process Technician. Pete loved to hunt and fish, he was a man of the outdoors. Rodeo, roping, was his true passion, passing along all of the knowledge and skills he could to any open ears. He never had a bad word to say about anyone. Never would judge a book by its cover. He loved good camaraderie over a cold one around a nice fire. Pete loved his family and he loved his best friend and wife, Jennie, and kids more than anything in the world that was undeniable. Pete was a one of a kind individual and will be deeply missed by all that had the privilege of knowing him. From Jennie, Rance, and Afton we thank everybody from the bottom of our hearts for being so supportive and for all the prayers through this trying time in our lives.

He was preceded in death by his father, C.L. Garner; uncle, Red Porter; brother, John David Porter, and his best friend, Joe Frank. He is survived by his wife, Jennie Garner; mother, Glenda Garner; sons, Rance May and Kyle Henze; daughter, Afton May; aunt, Charldene Porter; brothers, Tooter Porter Phillip Garner and Martin Garner and wife, Val; sisters, Kelly Garner, Leslie Garner, Missy Malechek and husband, Lyle and Pooh Haschke and husband, Paul.

A memorial visitation is scheduled for Friday, March 4th, 2016 at 9 a.m. at Navarre Funeral Home located at 2444 Rollingbrook Drive in Baytown, Texas. With a memorial service will follow at 10:00 a.m. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Michael's life.

In lieu of usual remembrances the family would like donations to be made to the ALS Association. The ALS Association Gift Processing Center P.O. Box 6051 Albert Lea, MN 56007 or online at www.als.org.

To view the online obituary or to post a tribute for the family, go to www.navarrefuneralhome.com.

Arrangements are under the direction and personal care of Navarre Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 2444 Rollingbrook Dr., Baytown, TX, 77521 (281) 422-8111.