Joseph A Garner

February 28, 1937 - November 9, 2016

Joseph A. Garner, 79 of Newcomerstown, OH died peacefully in his home on Wednesday, November 9, 2016. He was born in Grafton, WV. on February 28, 1937. Son of Marie (Jeffreys) Garner Bailey and Allen Garner. Joe graduated from Grafton High School. He proudly served his country in the Marine's Special forces. He was was in the Korean and Vietnam Wars. He retired from Republic Steel at 48 years old. He was a resident of Grafton, WV., Canton, OH., Louisville, OH., Leesburg, FL. and Newcomerstown, OH. Joe was a member of the American Legion, Eagles Club and the Moose Club. He was an avid hunter, fisherman and dancer. Joe is survived by his loving wife, Marlene (Reichard Jones) Garner; children: daughter, Lesa (Garner DeWalt) Haas of New Philadelphia and son, Michael (Susie) Garner of Louisville; grandchildren, Tasha DeWalt, Jamin DeWalt, Ryan Haas, Joanne (Brent) DeVore, Jillian Graybill and Kelly Bolton; brothers, James (Jean) Garner of Bridgeport, WV., John (Edith) Garner of Grafton, WV., Jack Garner of Charleston, WV.; sister, Dolores (George) Ward of Cartlage, MS.; ex-wife Ada Garner of Louisville, OH.; as well as 13 great-grandchildren. Also extended family, Kathleen (Doug) Lintelman of Raleigh, NC., John (Shelly) Reichard of McKean, PA. and Scott (Danielle) Reichard of Clayton, NC.; and six step-grandchildren. Services will be Wednesday, November 16, 2016 4:00 PM at the Addy Funeral Home in Newcomerstown with Pastor Bill Jones officiating. Military services will be conducted by the Newcomerstown Veterans Honor Guard. A visitation will be held Wednesday, November 16, 2016 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Addy Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made at www.addyfuneralhome.com The Addy Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Joseph Garner.