John Thomas Garner

June 6, 1959 - July 20, 2021

John Thomas Garner, 62 Okeechobee – John Thomas Garner died July 20, 2021. He was born June 6, 1959 in Greensboro, North Carolina to Carl and Doris Ann (Bettini) Garner. A resident of Okeechobee for 16 years, he served as an Elder and Preaching Pastor at More 2 Life Ministries for 13 years prior to serving at Oakview Baptist Church as Senior Pastor and a member of the Ministerial Association. He was an avid reader, enjoyed shooting sports, theatre, and loved to talk about Jesus and mentor young men. He will be remembered as a beautiful vocalist as well. He was a loving man, a great friend, and a wonderful husband. Pastor Garner is survived by his wife of 42 years, Laurinda “Laurie” Garner, of Okeechobee; sons, Matthew K. Garner, of Okeechobee, and Seth A. Garner (Cait), of Jacksonville; daughter, Michaela L. (Garner) Prevatt (John M.), of Okeechobee; parents, Carl and Doris Ann (Bettini) Garner; five grandchildren, Isaac, Gwendolyn, Lillian, Everett, and Ella; brothers, James T. Garner (Robyn), of Okeechobee, and Andrew K. Garner, of Greensboro, North Carolina; and sister, Joy Garner Whitt (Philip), of Greensboro, North Carolina. Memorial services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, July 24, 2021 at Oakview Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Pregnancy Center of Okeechobee. Those wishing to leave a message of condolence may sign the register book at, www.OkeechobeeFuneralHome.com All arrangements are entrusted to the direction and care of the Buxton & Bass Okeechobee Funeral Home, 400 North Parrott Avenue, Okeechobee, Florida, 34972.