James Edward Garner

James Edward Garner, age 74, of Montevallo, Alabama passed away on Sunday, September 6, 2020. James was born May 21, 1946 in Shelby County, Alabama, where he was raised along with his sister Birdie Holliday. James was an avid outdoorsmen; in his younger years he enjoyed hunting and was a member of the Alabama Rangers Gun Club. After his retirement from Alabama Power Company, he loved to be outside, whether he was working with wood, soaking up the sun on the beach, enjoying the mountain air, or just cutting the grass. He passed his love of the outdoors and nature onto his children and grandchildren, along with a passion for Alabama Football (Roll Tide!). James was the best kind of father and grandfather; he always had a joke to tell, sound advice to give, loved to just have fun, and was the life of any event.

He is preceded by his parents, Marvin Garner and Inez Garner Pickett; as well as his sister, Birdie Holliday.

Left behind to cherish his memory is his wife of 55 years and the love of his life, Shelia Vance Garner; son, James Michael Garner (Karen); daughters, Tina Baugh (Shane) and Lori Garner; Nephew Jonathan Parker (Kelly); grandchildren, Patrick Baugh, Wyatt Allen, Jesse Allen, Kiersten Pate, Hayden Garner, Tye Garner, Brady Baugh, Sarah Allen, Olivia Pate, and Charli-Ann Baugh and Great Nephews Will and Jake Parker and his best friend Scooter, his Maltese who has been James' constant companion for the past 8 years.

James was a beloved husband, father, Paw-Paw, friend. he will be dearly missed by his family, his friends, and his community.

Visitation for James will be held Wednesday, September 9, 2020 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Rockco Funeral Home, Montevallo, Alabama followed by a funeral service at 12:00 pm. The committal service will occur at Shelby Memory Gardens, 8586 Highway 25, Calera, Alabama 35040.

Serving as pallbearers are Jonathan Parker, Shane Baugh, Wyatt Allen, Jason Hayes, Benjamin Johnson and Mitch Nash.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.rockcofuneralmontevallo.com for the Garner family.