Mom, Junior (Jasper D. Garnette, Jr.), who lived to be 75, the son of, your parents, the late Jasper D. Garnette, Sr. and Sarah A. Garnette, passed away Monday, June 20, 2011 at Mary Washington Hospital. He will reunite with Melissa, his parents, you his sister, and brother, Robert.
As you know, he attended and graduated from Walker-Grant High School in Fredericksburg. Following high school, Jasper served in the United States Army from 1953-1956. After returning home, he worked at the Fredericksburg FMC Plant as an accountant. After the FMC Plant closed, he was employed by Motion Control for 14 years. He retired from Motion Control in 1997. Yes, we are proud to say that Jasper was an Accounting graduate of Germanna Community College and a Computer Technology graduate from Strayer University.
Jasper was a long-time active member of Shiloh Baptist Church (Old Site), before becoming a member of Mt. Hope Baptist Church in Fredericksburg, where his wife, Ernestine "Teen", is a longtime member. While at Old Site and Mt. Hope, Jasper was a dedicated member of the Men’s Choir. Jasper was an avid Redskins fan and he enjoyed playing Bid Whist with his Bid Whist partners.
Jasper is survived by his dedicated wife of 54 years, Ernestine Williams Garnette; his loving daughter, Kimberly Daniels; one loving sister, Grace G. Sprow; four grandchildren, Donté Garnette (whom he raised) (and his wife, Nikki), Thomas Daniels, Jasine Washington, and Kamaron Washington; great grandchildren; and a host of nephews, nieces, cousins and beloved friends, and a special God-son Barry Robinson.
You, Uncle Robert, Nannie, Granddaddy and Melissa, please take good care of him, help him see the light and the beauty of his life.
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It pains me that I could not be there today for Uncle Jr.'s Going Home Celebration, but please and best believe that I am there in spirit and heart.
I will always remember Uncle Jr.'s "Sayins'"...
"Good Googly Moogly"
"Greatdayndamornin'"
Among many others. How he nicknamed my "lil Big sis" (her self proclaimed title), Stacie "Tweetie Bird". He would say "Hey there Lil Tweetie Burd!" and I would fall out laughing. Stacie even reminded me how Uncle Jr would call Tee "Latoyota"! I also will never forget how he use to have a passion for singing and his die-hard loyalty to the Redskins (We are definitely family.)
I especially remember how he would check up on and look after my Great Grandmother & Grandmother-- Frances Moore aka Nannie Frances, Mama Frances or better yet as he would say "Sister". He definitely taught me how to look after Sister.
I will miss you Uncle Jr.
Love,
Patrick
Well Frances, it has been a year and a day since Junior's "Going Home" celebration. He is missed and (possilby) contrary to his own understanding; yes we miss him.
And Frances, I believe I am beginning to understand.
Blessed Roland,
I was doing some searching on family information and came across this beautiful blog of yours. It is always a thrill for me to find our commonalities: dancing, camping, "other worlds...", I absolutely love it and love you. Next, blog, send Aunt Frances my love.
Take care,
Cuz!
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