Obituary: Gary W. Garner

Gary W. Garner, Sr., age 67, of Macedonia, OH passed away Monday, December 24, 2018.  Gary was the founder of Garner Painting and Roofing.  Gary was the beloved father of Gregory Garner and the late Gary W. Garner, Jr., Loving Fiance of Robin Dodge and former husband of the late Melanie (Nee Chepes), dear brother of Tom (Marilyn) Johnson, Shirley (Charles) Smith, Hope (John) Veldhuizen and Mary Johnson. Dear uncle of Kim Coley, Kelli Smith, John, Jeff and James Velhuizen and his beloved dogs Booty and Pups.  Gary was a 1976 graduate of Kent State University with a Bachelor of Science degree and where he also played football.  A Memorial gathering to celebrate Gary’s life will be held 2-4 PM, Saturday, January 5, 2019 at Johnson-Romito Funeral Home, 99 W. Aurora Rd.  (Rt. 82, one mile west of Rt. 8), Northfield Center, OH (330-468-1443) with a closing service to begin at 4:00 PM.  www.johnsonromito.com