Donnell Garner

Olen Donnell Garner, 80, of Denton, passed away Wednesday, January 5, 2022, at Randolph Health in Asheboro. A funeral service will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, January 8, 2022, at Ridge Funeral Home Chapel, with Dwayne "Duffy" Garner officiating. Burial will follow at Farmer UMC Cemetery. Donnell was born on November 20, 1941 in Davidson County to the late Robert Garner and Mary Magdalene Hughes Garner. He was retired from Klaussner Furniture. Donnell liked to hunt, fish, and watch his granddaughter play softball. He enjoyed traveling to the beach and to the mountains. In addition to his parents, Donnell was preceded in death by his brothers, Herman Garner, Clayton Garner; sisters, Patty Hamby, Ellna Talbert; and great grandchild, Nolan Deaton. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Norma Garner; daughters, Donna Underwood (Dean), Amy Garner (Michael), Martha Deaton; grandchildren, Chris Deaton (Stephanie), Christie Paschal (Jonathan), Amber Hussey, Alyssa Harris; great grandchildren, Shayne, Logan, Daelyn, Ayden, Colt, Carson, and Levi; sisters, Becky Powers, Kay Craig (Reid), Elaine Gallimore (Tommy), Sherrell Callicutt (Ricky); brothers, Whitman Garner, Clegg Garner, Duffy Garner (Tami); and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends at Ridge Funeral Home from 11:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m., Saturday, January 8, 2022, prior to the service. Memorials may be made to the Farmer Fire Department, 6881 Old NC Hwy 49, Denton, NC 27239. The family wishes to extend a special thank you to the nurses and staff at Randolph Health and Dr. Robbins and his staff for the love and care given to Donnell.