Mr. William Clarence Garner of Bells Cove near Pelham passed away Sunday, April 17, 2016, at his home. Mr. Garner was born in Decherd, a son of the late Oscar Sumner Garner and Lucinda Long Garner. He was also preceded in death by brothers, Luther Boyle Garner, Oscar Herman Garner, Roy Estill Garner, Redus and Reynolds Garner; sisters, Zula Mae Hill, Roberta Myers and Evelyn Garner.
Mr. Garner was an active member of the Church of Christ at Pelham and had been a farmer all of his life.
Survivors include his wife, Faye M. Garner; son, Dennis C. (Vickie) Garner of Pelham; Marcia Garner Rice (Richard) of Nashville; grandson, Matthew (Tonya) Garner; great-grandsons, Taylor Arce and Lane Clarence Garner; sister, Augusta Crownover of Decherd.
Funeral services will be 2:00 P.M. Wednesday in the funeral home chapel. Minister Bob Winton and Minister Ray Winton will officiate. Burial will be in the Church of Christ Cemetery in Pelham. Pallbearers will be Matthew Garner, John Meeks, Carl Burnett, Robert Sitz, Mike Partin and Quinton Partin. The family will receive friends Tuesday 6-9 P.M. at the funeral home.
Arrangements are by Cumberland Funeral Home