William Joseph Garner Jr.

William Joseph Garner Jr.

William Garner Jr. Obituary

Visit the Cozean Memorial Chapel & Crematory - Farmington website to view the full obituary.

William Joseph Garner Jr., of Ste. Genevieve, passed away on June 22, 2025, at St. Joe Manor at the age of 70. He was born on August 20, 1954, in Perryville, Missouri to the late William Joseph Garner Sr. and Dolores (Taschner) Garner. 

William worked as a laborer for Mississippi Lime Company for many years.

William is survived by his siblings, Donna Louise Bauman of St. Louis, Susanne (husband, Gary) Tobey of Santa Barbara, CA, and Sandra Kay (husband, Timothy) Uding of Ste. Genevieve along with many other family members and friends.

In addition to his parents, William was preceded in death by his sister Deborah Jean Hamm and his brother, Carl Garner.

No formal services will be held. Share your memories and condolences at cozeanfuneralhome.com.



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Cozean Memorial Chapel & Crematory - Farmington

217 West Columbia Street, Farmington, MO 63640

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