Cecil Richard Garner's Obituary
Cecil R. Garner passed away on Friday, October 5, 2012 at the age of 88. He was born on August 17, 1924 just outside of Little Rock, AR to the late Richard and Ovie Garner. Cecil owned and operated several businesses in downtown Leesburg. He operated a shoe store downtown for many years, and also owned a discount store that featured many different kinds of merchandise. Cecil was also a distance runner and once ran a 40 mile marathon to support the Cancer Fund. Locally he was very active in the First Baptist Church of Leesburg. Cecil is survived by his loving wife of 66 years; Flo, two sons; Reggie and Randy, and three daughters; Gail, Beverly and Debbie. He is also survived by 16 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great-grandchild. Funeral services for Mr. Garner will be held on Monday, October 8, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. in the Page-Theus Funeral Home. Visitation will be on Monday, from 1;00 p.m. until the time of services in the Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers the family has requested memorials in Cecil’s honor be made to the American Cancer Society, or the First Baptist Church. Page-Theus Funeral HomeAnd Cremation Services
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