Obituaries:  Ben Garner, Sabine Parish       G-656
Source:  Sabine Index, Many, La., Jul 5, 1984
Submitted by: Carl Dilbeck
              carlrad@earthlink.net

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Ben Garner

  Mr. Ben Garner of Many, departed this life, Monday, June 25,
1984. Born on August 10, 1872, he was 111 at the time of his
death.

  Mr. Garner was an active member of the Morning Star Baptist
Church, until his health failed. He served as a deacon under the
leadership of Rev. Jimmy Williams, and Rev. Jedro Lee.

  Funeral services for Mr. Garner were held Sunday, July 1, at
2:30 p.m., in the Morning Star Baptist Church near Many. Rev. Lee
Collier, pastor, officiated. Services were under the direction of
the Thomas Mortuary. Interment was in Cross Road Cemetery.

  Surviving Mr. Garner are one sister, Mrs. Cathrine Newton, Many;
two daughters, Mrs. Ola Thomas, and Mrs. Gena Garner, both of
Many; eight grandchildren; 35 great grandchildren; 65 great-great
grandchildren; 18 great-great-great grandchildren; and a host of
nieces, nephews, and friends.

  Pallbearers were James Hollins, Robert Sweet, Charles Brumfield,
Gary Hollins, James D. Hollins, and Louis Hollins. Honorary
pallbearers, Holmes.