Obituary of Elmer Garner

Elmer "Tuffy" Ray Garner, of Erlanger, KY, passed away on Friday, October 18, 2013 at the age of 73 years. He was born on May 28, 1940 in Cincinnati, OH to the late Elmer and Katie (nee Clements) Garner. Elmer was a long-time maintenance mechanic for Johnson Controls. He was a member of United States Marine Corp., as well as, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Elmer enjoyed boating camping and spending time with his grandchildren. He is also preceded in death by his son-in-law Mike Rex. Elmer is survived by his loving wife of 24 years, Jane (nee Plummer); daughters Nanette Coffey (Kenneth) of Knoxville, TN, Michelle Rex, Robin (Charles) Houze both of Erlanger; sons Donald Garner, Roger (Marissa) Garner, Elmer "Harvey" (Donna) Garner all of Sanders, KY, Timothy Younger of Dry Ridge, Michael Younger of Covington, Raymond Guffey of Burlington, and James John Siereveld of Crittenden; sisters Myra Jean (James) Stephenson of Walton, Jennifer Roberts of Ocala, FL and Phyllis "Hope" (Johnny) Lemen of St. Charles, MO; and brother Nada "Steven" (Marge) Garner of Verona; 30 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be Sunday, October 20, 2013 from 3PM until 6PM at Chambers and Grubbs Funeral Home in Florence. Funeral Service will be Monday, October 21, 2013 10AM at the Funeral Home. Burial will follow immediately at Poplar Grove Cemetery in Glencoe, KY. Memorial donations are suggested to the Musekamp Family Hope Lodge, Cincinnati 2806 Reading Road Cincinnati, Ohio 45206.