Michael Claude Garner Was born Feb. 27, 1945 in Bell City, MO to Gwen Cole Garner and William Claude Garner He died Wednesday February 25, 2009 at Jackson, TN at the age of 63 years, 11 months and 26 days. He was united in marriage on Oct. 21, 1961 in New Madrid, MO to Dorothy Middleton who survives of the home. He was preceded in death by his parents, Gwen Cole Garner & William Claude Garner and one child in infancy. Mr. Garner worked in construction as a self-employed crane operator. He leaves to cherish his memories his wife: Dorothy Garner of Tiptonville, TN; 1 son: Michael Wayne Garner of Bloggett, MO; 1 brother: Jim Garner of East Prairie, MO; 2 sisters: Diane Williams and Brenda Kay Liston both of Madera, CA; 2 grandchildren: Melissa Dawn Myers & Derrick Matthew Garner; 3 great-grandchildren: Adrianna Myers, Thomas Myers & Ronnie Myers and many other relatives and friends.