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Danny Joe Garrard

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Danny Joe Garrard, 82, of Rogers passed away Sunday, December 30, 2018. He was born May 18, 1936 in Robinson, Illinois to the late Pearly Irvin Garrard and Maude Elsie Williams Garrard. After seeing John Wayne in "Sands of Iwo Jima" he was compelled to enlist and proudly served in the US Marine Corps for 20 years before receiving a medical discharge as a Gunny Sgt. Danny was a born again Christian serving as Deacon, Usher and morning greeter over the years. He was an active member of the Rogers Freewill Baptist Church and enjoyed all aspects of his life at Apple Blossom Retirement Community. In addition to his parents, he was preceded by his high school sweetheart and loving wife of 28 years, Susan L'Jeanne Hawkins Garrard; his second great love and adoring wife of 10 years, Virginia "Ginny" Martino Garrard and by his brother, Lynn Garrard. Survivors include his daughter, Deborah Piasecki (Paul) of Rogers; his sons, Mark Garrard of California and Scott Garrard (Lorna) of Arizona; his sister, Dianne Basso (Dave) of South Carolina; five grandchildren, Chelsea and Joshua Piasecki of Rogers, Dierdre and Leaha Garrard and Travis Whitmore all of Arizona; six great-grandchildren, Tarynn Rompel, Jake Piasecki, Caleb Garrard, Mason, Jacob and Jackson Whitmore; extended family and dear friends. A Memorial Service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, January 12, 2019 at Rogers Free Will Baptist Church, 900 S Dixieland Rd. in Rogers. Cremation arrangements are under the care of Rollins Funeral Home in Rogers. RollinsFuneral.com.

Published January 9, 2019

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