GEORGE CLAY GARNER, age 68, of Lebanon, Tenn. formerly of Franklin County, Tenn., departed this life suddenly on Sunday, January 14, 2024, at his residence.  Clay was a graduate of Tennessee Technological University in Cookeville, Tennessee.  He received the prestigious award of Who's Who in American Universities and Colleges.  He was the former owner of Dixie Tire Service of Winchester.

Preceding him in death were his parents Damon and Grace Garner and his grandparents; George and Price Garner and Clay and Cora Gunn all of Cowan, Tennessee. Sister,  Margaret Garner of Cowan, Tennessee.  Clay is survived by his Son, Jason "Bart" Garner of Nashville, his Daughter, Tiffany Kinsey (Brandon) of Ft. Myers, Florida and two grandchildren, James and Reagan. Sister,  Kathy Garner of Atlanta, Georgia.

A Graveside service will be held at 2:00 P.M. Monday, January 22, at Cowan Montgomery Cemetery with Pastor Chad Randall, officiating.

The family requests in lieu of flowers, donations be made to, Cedarcroft Home, 202 S. College St., Lebanon, TN. 37087