James Richard Garner, age 77, of Arkadelphia passed from this life on January 3, 2020 at Baptist Health Medical Center in Arkadelphia. He was born on April 7, 1942 in Amity the son of the late Calvin and Alta Faye Jones Garner. Richard was a 1961 graduate of Amity High School. He was retired from CenterPoint Energy. Richard was a member of First Baptist Church in Bismarck and loved restoring antique automobiles in his free time. He is preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Earl Ray Garner.

Richard is survived by his wife, Carolyn Garner, three sons, Allen Garner (Katrina) of Arkadelphia, Wendell Garner (Rachel) of Dierks, Brent Garner (Gina) of Arkadelphia, six brothers, Doyce Garner (Peggy) of Bryant, Terry Garner (Judy) of Haskell, Jerry Garner (Jane) of Arkadelphia, Donnie Garner (Jackie) of Amity, Thomas Garner (Gina) of Amity, David Garner (Carla) of El Dorado, fourteen grandchildren, Garrett Garner (Taylor), Brady Garner (Shelbi), Kaeden Garner all of Arkadelphia, Bradley Lowrey of Dierks, Perri Lowrey of Fayetteville, Abigail Strode (Colton) of Junction City, KS, Maddie Lowrey of Dierks, Vivian Garner of Dierks, Jared Garner, Logan Garner and Ethan Garner all of Arkadelphia, four great grandchildren, Kynslee Garner, Grayson Garner, Heidi Marlar and Hallie Marlar all of Arkadelphia.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Wednesday January 8, 2020 at Third Street Baptist Church with Dr. John E. Small officiating. Visitation will be held from 6:00 - 8:00 PM  on Tuesday January 7 at the Church.

Pallbearers will be Richard's grandchildren.

Interment will be in Jones Cemetery in Amity.

Memorials may be made to the Jones Cemetery Fund, C/O Dora Bean 316 N. Hill St, Amity, AR 71921.

Final arrangements are entrusted to the Welch Funeral Home of Arkadelphia. Visit www.welchfh.net to sign the guest book.