Mr. Earl Lawrence "Larry" Garner, 71, of Kennesaw, Georgia,  passed away on January 25, 2022.

Mr. Garner was born in March 1950, at Maxwell Air Force Base, Montgomery, Alabama. He grew up in the Orlando, Florida, area. A graduate of Lyman High School, Larry was a member of the student government, as well as playing varsity football and baseball. Larry continued his education at Florida Institute of Technology (the University of Central Florida, today), graduating with a Bachelor of Science major in Political Science.

In January 1973, he married Linda (Linn) Garner, and they were inseparable for 49 years, until his death. A member of the Episcopal Church; in youth, he served as an acolyte, and remained a faithful member of the church.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Earl Kelsey Garner (USAF CMSgt ret) and Yvonne (Seale) Garner; sister Yvonne Cortez. He is survived by his wife, Linda; children Jason Garner, Jessica Palframan (Christopher), Christopher Garner; sister Lisa Ballmann (Paul); and four grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, February 2, 2022, at 1 PM, at Christ Episcopal Church, 1210 Wooten Lake Rd., Kennesaw, GA 30144. Father Ben Day and Father Scott Kidd will be officiating.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the church in memory of Mr. Garner.

Those wishing to send online condolences may do so at www.LakesideFuneralHomeGa.com .

Lakeside Funeral Home, 121 Claremore Drive, Woodstock, Ga 30188, Phone: 770-293-2757, is honored to assist The Garner Family.