James Milton Garnett, III, 79, of Mechanicsville, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, September 25, 2018. He served as a U.S. Navy Airman and retired from Estes Express Lines. Jim enjoyed spending time with his family, fishing and sports. He was the son of James M. Garnett Jr. and Mary Allen Myers. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Mary Frances. Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 52 years, Barbara; daughters, Susan Link (Ricky) and Rebecca Henry (Jeremy); grandchildren, Haley, Ricky Jr. and Brandon; and sisters, Sarah Culver and Judy Howe. The family will receive friends on Thursday, October 11, from 6 to 8 p.m., at Woody Funeral Home, Atlee Chapel, 9271 Shady Grove Rd., Mechanicsville, Va. 23111. A memorial service will be held on Friday, October 12, at 10 a.m., at Shady Grove United Methodist Church, 8209 Shady Grove Rd., Mechanicsville, Va. 23111. The family would like to thank At Home Care and At Home Care Hospice for their compassionate care. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to ASK Childhood Cancer Foundation, 5211 West Broad St., Suite 102, Richmond, Va. 23230.
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