On June 17, 2022, Garfield "Spanky" Garner Jr. , departed this life and transitioned peacefully home to live with God eternally.

He was born in Mecklenburg, Virginia on February 24, 1958, to the late Garfield Sr., and Willie Dorothy Garner. He was the first born of eleven children. He received his early education from the Virginia public school system. He was a native of Newport News/Hampton. Garfield Jr. served in the United States Army and the National Guard as a mechanic for four years. He received several awards: Expert in Rifle, First Class Hand Grenade, Army Service Ribbon, Army Achievement Award, and Mechanics Badge. He received his honorable discharge in 1983.

Garfield Jr. wanted to be a service to disabled veterans, so he returned to school and received his certification in nursing. He enjoyed fishing, listing to music, watching Marvel movies, and spending time cooking out with family and friends. He was well known for his awesome collard greens and always getting in the last word conversations. Garfield loved his family and was always giving an encouraging word.

He is survived by his beloved wife of eight years, Carolyn Washington Garner; eight children, Monty, Antroin, Derrell, Arron, Amy, Derrick, Bryant, and Lamario Jackson; thirteen grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; three brothers; seven sisters; and a host nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.

A viewing will be held at A.L. Bennett and Son Funeral Home on Tuesday, June 28, 2022, at 10:00 AM followed by a funeral service at 11:00 AM. The interment will follow at Quantico National Cemetery at 2:00 PM.