Winfred Garner

James Winfred Garner, age 78, of Seagrove NC went home to be with the Lord on April 9, 2023 at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst.

Winfred was born on December 29, 1944 in Moore County, NC to the late Luther Garner and Mary Alice Comer Garner.  Winfred was a Vietnam Veteran serving his country from 1966 to 1968. He was a recipient of the purple heart, bronze star, and the CIB badge. Winfred worked in the textile and furniture industry until he retired. He enjoyed spending time on the farm, gardening and spending time with his family, whom he loved dearly.

He is survived by his wife, Doris McNeill Garner; sons: James Ken Garner (Shelly), Robert Dale Garner (Melissa); daughter: Renee Garner Myrick (Roby); brothers: Eddie Garner (Sunny) and Andre' Garner (Nancy) ; grandchildren: Josh Garner (Colby), Samantha Strider (Jeff), Kendra Hunt (Dakota), Logan Myrick, and Nick Garner; great grandchildren: Brooklyn, Levi, Nora, and Rainsleigh. He was preceded in death by brothers Jerry Garner and Clinton Garner, and a sister Annette Kohari.

A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, April 12, 2023, at 2:00 PM at Union Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, 7912 Union Grove Church Road, Seagrove, NC, with Pastor Bruce Dickerson and Pastor Mike Holyfield officiating.

On-line condolences may be made to www.pughfuneralhome.com.

Phillips Funeral Home in Star is serving the family of James Garner.