Eddie Lee Garner Jr.

Eddie Lee Garner Jr. was born Saturday, October 20, 1973, and passed away Wednesday, July 29, 2026.

A loving son, devoted father, cherished husband, brother, loyal friend, proud grandfather, and a light in the lives of all who knew him.

His warmth, kindness, and unwavering love will live on in our hearts forever.

He lived. He loved. He left a legacy.

Your Life Was a Blessing, Your Memory a Treasure, You Are Loved Beyond Words and Missed Beyond Measure.

Eddie leaves to cherish his precious memory his beloved wife, Leanne Garner; his mother, Janette Benjamin-Hereford and husband Gene Allen (Dad); his father, Eddie Garner Sr. and wife, Gwen (Mom); his children, Cameron Garner and wife, Taylor, Christian Garner, Chance Garner, Ashtyn Rodriquez, Caden Garner, and Channing Garner; his sisters, Stacy Hampton Brittan and husband, Harry, Elma Fowler Simpson and husband, Reginald, Yolanda Hampton, and Candace Phillips and husband; his brother, Tristian Allen; his cherished grandchildren, Kinsley, Emery, and Atlas; along with a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family members, friends, former players, and colleagues whose lives were forever changed by his love, wisdom, mentorship, and friendship.

Although Eddie’s physical presence is no longer with us, his legacy lives on in every life he touched. His love, laughter, strength, and unwavering faith in others will forever remain in our hearts. He will be deeply missed, lovingly remembered, and never forgotten.