Jimmie Elchard Garland

Loving Husband, Father, Grandfather and Great Grandfather

JIMMIE ELCHARD GARLAND, age 75, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on Friday, February 21, 2020, at Manor Care Health Services, Lancaster, PA. He was the husband of Miriam Mim Engel Garland, with whom he shared 14 years of marriage.

Born in Shady Valley, TN, he was the son of the late Walter Elchard and the late Winnie Mae Barlow Garland.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Mary Garland of Kennett Square, PA and Rita Garland Williams and her husband PJ of Jennersville, PA; one stepson, Robert Eichelberger and his wife Michelle of Elizabethtown, PA; eight grandchildren and four great grandchildren.

Jimmie was a machinist at Lenape Forge in Pocopson, PA for many years. After Lenape Forge he worked at the Acme Market in Kennett square, PA, where he played Santa Claus for many years.

He was a member of the VFW Post in Kennett Square and the American Legion Post in Christiana, PA. He enjoyed playing Darts, going to Flea Markets and he was an avid fan of all the Philadelphia sports teams.

He served his county in the U.S. Army.

You are invited to visit with his family and friends from 6:00 to 7:30 on Tuesday evening, February 25, 2020 at the Full Gospel Apostolic Church of Kennett Square, 430 East South Street, Kennett Square, PA. His Memorial service will follow at 7:30. Burial will be private.

Arrangements by the Kuzo Funeral Home, Kennett Square, PA.

Services

Visitation
February 25, 2020 6:00PM to 7:30PM
Full Gospel Apostolic Church of Kennett Square
430 East South Street
Kennett Square, PA 19348

Memorial Service
February 25, 2020 7:30PM
Full Gospel Apostolic Church of Kennett Square
430 East South Street
Kennett Square, PA 19348

Burial

Private

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