Mr. Garrard was born October 1, 1923, in Noxapater, MS. He was an Air Force veteran of World War II. He retired after 31 years as a welder at Taylor Machine Works. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jessie Hutton Garrard; and a son, Wesley Allen Garrard.
He is survived by two daughters, Patsy (Joe) Foster of Louisville, MS; and Pam (Danny) Kemp of Starkville, MS; two brothers, Willis Garrard of Vicksburg, MS, and Alvin Garrard of Carthage, MS; three grandchildren, Ginger (Josh) Ward, Angie (Taylor) Banks, and Daniel (Ana) Kemp; and three great grandchildren, Chandler Foster, Lilly Grace Kemp and Luke Kemp.
Memorials may be made to Samaritan's Purse or the charity of your choice.