James Allan Garner

August 4, 1955 - October 24, 2016

Graveside services for James Allan Garner, 61, of Rusk, will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, October 29, 2016 at Salem Cemetery, Rusk, Texas under the direction of Wallace-Thompson Funeral Home with Bro. Don Copeland officiating. Visitation at the cemetery will begin at 10:30 a.m. Mr. Garner passed away October 24, 2016 in Rusk. He was born on August 4, 1955 in Rusk to Amelia Ozee Hudson Garner and the late Billy Doris Garner. He was an excellent musician and songwriter. He enjoyed performing bluegrass, playing the banjo and guitar, as well as singing with family and friends. He enjoyed working with his hands, tending to the land, and cherished the time he spent with loved ones, especially his grandchildren whom he loved dearly. He is predeceased by his father, and brother, Michael Gene Garner. He is survived by his mother, brother and sister-in-law, Billy Don and Jeanette Garner of Rusk. His sons, Anthony and his wife Cristal Garner of Rusk, Lee Garner of Rusk, and his grandchildren, Rylie Jo and Ayden James Garner of Rusk. In place of flowers, the family requests donations be made in his name to the organization of your choosing.