Garland H. Shawver, 99, of Prosperity, WV went home to be with the Lord on May 31, 2022 in Beckley, WV. Garland was born April 25, 1923 in Layland, WV to the late Leslie Shawver and Wessie Neely Shawver.
Garland was a Technical Sergeant in the US Marine Corp and served in the South Pacific during World War II. Garland later became a Master Electrician for Chrysler and GM. He served as Deacon at New River Baptist Church in Fayetteville, WV and in his free time loved to watch Baseball. He also loved playing tug of war with the family dog, Misty.
In addition to his parents; one sister, four brothers; and his loving wife of 64 years, Helda Shawver, precede him in death.
Those left to cherish his memory include his son, Ron Shawver of Prosperity; sister, Reva Phillips of Micanopy, FL; granddaughter, Faith Shawver; and his beloved dog, Misty.
Funeral services will be held at Blue Ridge Funeral Home on Monday, June 6, 2022 at 1:00pm with Pastors George Secrest and Jeff Canturburry officiating. Friends may gather with the family from 12:00 – 1:00 pm.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.BlueRidgeFuneralHome.com.
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