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Robert Marion Garland

02/07/2022

Mr. Robert Marion Garland, age 85, Jonesborough, passed away after a brief illness, Monday, February 7, 2022, at Johnson City Medical Center.

Mr. Garland was born October 4, 1936, in Washington County, TN and was the son of the late Walter A. & Nerva Barnett Garland. He was also preceded in death by three brothers, Richard Garland, Kenneth Garland and Earnest Garland, and two sisters, Helen Price and Evelyn Stinson.

Robert retired from Johnson City Power Board after 35 years of loyal service. He was a Veteran of the United States Army.

Robert left behind the love of his life, his wife of 63 years, Alice Sifford Garland; one son, Michael E. Garland and wife Lisa; one daughter, Gloria Garland Gouge; three grandchildren, Gwendolyn Garland Cornett, Nathanael Gouge and Jacob Gouge; two great-grandsons, Roman Ragan and Jensen Cornett; three brothers, Stanley Garland, James Garland and Earl Garland; sister, Sandra Higgins.

Robert loved spending time with his family and working in his yard and garden. He will be greatly missed by many.

Graveside services will be conducted 2:00 pm, Thursday, February 10, 2022, at Highland Cemetery with Minister Byron Paddock officiating.


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02/11/2022
Jason Price
I'm sorry for the loss to the families that were close, and to those who may have barely known Great Uncle Robert, like me. My prayers are with you all, and my family sends our love to you.
02/11/2022
Terry & Reta Cloyd
So sorry . But you haven't really lost him, he will be forever in the hearts of all of you.
02/10/2022
Sandra Crawford
We are so sorry for your loss. I met him through my Dad, Ray. May the Lord bring you all peace.
02/09/2022
Ricky and Sue Hammett
We are so sorry Mike and family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all
02/09/2022
Stella Mae CoffeyTurnmire-Lewis
Dear Garland I am sorry for your lost of a husband dad and grandfather my prayers r with u during this time may God be with all of u just remembered that u will see him again one day my love to all of u
02/09/2022
Heidi. and Greg Connelly
Our heartfelt condolences and prayers are with the whole family. We are so saddened by this great loss. Robert was a truly wonderful man in every way.
02/09/2022
Patti White Davis
I’m so sorry for your loss. Robert will be missed by all of us. He was a great friend to us.
02/08/2022
Janice Price
So very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
02/08/2022
Nelda Cooper
So sorry for your loss. Love and prayers for all the family.
02/08/2022
JEANETTE KNIGHT
This breaks my heart. My prayers for all.

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