Everett Joseph Garner, 77, of Union Center, SD, was called home on Sunday, August 22, 2021.

Joe was born on July 31, 1944, to Everett Garner and Dorthy (Dvorak) Garner, he lived on the family ranch with his parents his entire life.

He married Jacque Freeland on August 31, 1969, they continued to live on the family ranch. Joe started working for Meade County in 1984, where he continued to work until he retired in 2013. During that time Joe moved his family to Newell, SD and then in 1988, moved to Sturgis and worked out of the highway shop there. His favorite time was plowing snow in his Osh Kosh, even tho he wasn't a fan of winter time he loved getting that call to go out and plow.

Joe is survived by his daughter, Jody (David) Hegstrum who he thought of as his son; Connie Garner (daughter-in law); seven grandchildren, Kevin Adams, Kyle (Makayla) Hegstrum, Maranda Hegstrum, Morgan Hegstrum (Chris), Shane (Haley) Garner, Amber Garner (Spencer), Autumn (Tom) Myre; eight great-grandchildren, Alyce, Jessie Bell, Austin, Reagan, Uriah, Sara, Emmett, Laverne; and special lady friend, Francie Sanders.

Joe was preceded in death by his wife, Jacque; his son, Laverne; and his parents.

Visitation will be held at Kinkade Funeral Chapel on Tuesday, August 24, 2021, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p. m.

Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church in Sturgis on Wednesday August 25, 2021, with an interment to follow at Bear Butte cemetery.

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