Jack County, TX - Obituaries - Andrew Carl Garner ************************************************************************************* This file was contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by: Dorman Holub Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm ************************************************************************************* The Jacksboro Gazette Thursday, October 23, 1919 The death of Andrew Carl Garner occurred at San Antonio 16 October 1919. Mr. Garner has been ill for several months, having contracted the disease which caused his death while in the army. His parents, Mr. And Mrs. A.J. Garner, who had been called to San Antonio on account of his illness, had the remains of their son brought to Jacksboro, his old home, for interment. Funeral took place at the Methodist church. Dr. John R. Allen, pastor officiated assisted by Rev. J.A. Matthews. Dr. Allen, in his sermon, paid a fitting tribute to the worth of the young man who had been summoned to answer the last roll call. Mr. Garner had not resided in Jacksboro since the war as he went into business at Sharon, Oklahoma, after he received his discharge from the army and remained there until he was taken ill, when he was taken to San Antonio, his relatives and friends hoping that he might be restored to health. Pallbearers were selected from former soldiers who served in the war. Mr. Garner leaves his wife and baby, his parents, brothers and sisters. All the brothers and sisters were present except Newton, who is with the American Army in Germany. Dr. F.E. Garner of Dalhart, Mr. And Mrs. Daniel Garner of Sharon, Oklahoma; Mr. And Mrs. Wiley Lamm of Dalhart, Mrs. Tom Carpenter of Detroit, Michigan, George Garner, also his cousin, Mrs. F.N. McClure of Wichita Falls, Mrs. GarnerŐs parents, Mr. And Mrs. Stephens of Sharon, Oklahoma. Mr. Garner grew to manhood in Jacksboro.