Obituary of John Henry Garner
John Henry "Jiggs" Garner, 91, of Masontown, passed away Thursday, August 16, 2018 at Monongalia General Hospital in Morgantown.
He was born in Morgantown on November 22, 1926, a son of the late William N. Garner and Pearl D. (Sturn) Garner.
He worked as a coalminer for 44 years for Humphrey Coal Company, McCartney Coal Company and 22 of those for Consolidated Coal Company. He served his country in the US Army during WWII.
John is survived by three daughters, Linda Hanlin and husband Darrell of Masontown, Deanna Hovatter and husband Lloyd of Masontown and Helen Born of Reedsville, seven grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, and seven great-great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 66 years, Leah Jane Shaffer Garner in 2012 and a son in law, Jacob Born.
Friends may call at the Field Funeral Home in Masontown on Saturday August 18, 2018 from 2 to 8 pm. Funeral services will be held at 1pm, Sunday, August 19, 2018 at the Field Funeral Home with Pastor Marty Turner officiating. Military rites will be conducted by the Preston County Honor Guard and the WVANG Honor Guard. Interment will follow in the Masontown Cemetery.
Condolences may be extended online to the family at www.fieldfuneralhome.com.
