Lt. John "Davie" Garner

Lt. John "Davie" David Garner, 55, of Asheboro, passed away with his wife, Alisha Wilmoth Garner, on Wednesday, May 29, 2024.

Memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 6, 2024, at Sunset Avenue Church of God, Asheboro with Pastor Charles Moses officiating.

Lt. Garner was born on October 15, 1968, in Randolph County. He was hired by the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office on July 1, 1995, where he was assigned to the Crime Scene Investigation Division. Lt. Garner remained in the CSI. Division until October 31, 2004, leaving at the rank of Corporal, for employment with City/County Bureau of Identification in Raleigh, N.C. Missing his home in Randolph County, Lt. Garner was rehired by the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office on August 16, 2007, and assigned to Criminal Investigations as a detective. Lt. Garner was promoted to Sergeant in 2010 and re-assigned to the I.D. Division. On August 1, 2010, Lt. Garner was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant as the supervisor of CSI.

On October 7, 2010, Lt. Garner received his Advanced Law Enforcement Certificate from the North Carolina Sheriff’s Education and Training Standards Commission and the highest distinguished accomplishment for a law enforcement officer.

During Lt. Garner’s tenure with the Sheriff’s Office, he also volunteered as Emergency Response Team member for many years. David was not only on-call as a detective and CSI investigator but also willingly took calls for the Emergency Response Team.

Lt. David Garner was recognized for 22 years of faithful service to the citizens of Randolph County in 2021.

In retirement, Dep. Garner returned to the Sheriff’s Office where he was currently serving part-time as a Bailiff. He was so proud of his law enforcement background.

He enjoyed deep sea fishing, MMA fighting, cooking, and getting on his daughters nerves. He was the funniest person in the world and knew how to lift up others. He was a lover of nature and all things outdoors. He particularly loved being near the water and he was a lover of music. He faithfully served all who he loved. Lt. Garner had a loyal sturdiness that grounded his family and was marked by courage and generosity. He had a deep empathy and compassion for animals and considered his two dogs to be family. To be around Lt. Garner, was to be continuously nurtured and constantly laughing. He cherished his family more than anything.

Lt. Garner was preceded in death by his father, Dennis Michael Garner.

He is survived by his daughter, Kaelin Garner of Asheboro; son, Nathan Lamonds (Carrie) of Asheboro; stepdaughters, Breahna Yanez, Tierra Yanez; mother, Geraldine Durham Garner; brother, Dennis Garner; and half brother, Cody Garner of Arkansas, as well as three grandchildren and four nieces.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June, 5, 2024 at Ridge Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to help with funeral expenses.

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