John Charles Garrard, of Augusta, Georgia, died unexpectedly on June 1, 2021. He was born on November 2, 1961 in Athens, Georgia, to the late Rev. William R. Garrard, Sr. and Guinelle Cooper Garrard, of Hickory, N.C.
As the son of a United Methodist pastor, he grew up in Athens and Rabun County, Georgia.
He is survived by his wife of 24 years, Regina Gardner Garrard, and his son Zachary Reese Garrard. Also surviving are his brother Rev. William R. Garrard, Jr., wife Frances, of Hickory, N.C.; sister Jill Garrard Hicks, husband David, of Waterdown, Ontario; seven nieces and nephews and five great nieces and nephews. His beloved sister Janice Garrard preceded him in death.
A memorial service was held on Tuesday, June 8 at 2 p.m. in the Atrium of Stevens Creek Church, 600 Stevens Creek Rd. Augusta, Ga. 30907. The family will greet those in attendance following the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the following The Greater Augusta Family YMCA, http://thefamilyy.org/donate/campaign/72/ or to the Immaculate Conception Catholic School of Special Needs, In Memory of John Garrard, 811 Telfair Street, Augusta, Ga. 30904.
Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd., Augusta, GA 30907 (706) 364-8484.
Please sign the guestbook at www.thomaspoteet.com.