Individual Details
William Arthur Garner
(26 Apr 1875 - 8 Jun 1945)
On the 1900 U. S. Census of Sherman Township, Putnam Co., Missouri, William Garner appears with his wife Havanna and daughter Ethel. William runs a grocery. Havanna is the mother of 2, 1 of whom is currently living.
Obituary of William Arthur Garner 20 June 1945 in Unionville Republican.
William Arthur Garner, son of Henry and Tabitha Garner, was born in Putnam County, Missouri, April 26, 1875. Departed this life at his home in Wichita, Kansas, June 8, 1945. Age 70 years, 1 month and 13 days. On November 4, 1896, he was united in marriage with Miss Havanna Belle Morgan, who survives her husband. To their marriage seven children were born. He was preceded in death by his parents and their entire family including four of his own children, namely Clifford Kenneth, Helen Uldine, Thelma Audrain, and Naomi Juanita. Those living to mourn his death are: his devoted wife, one daughter, Mrs. Eva Bradshaw, husband and daughter; two sons, Keith E., wife and son; Williard[m] Arthur Jr.; all of Wichita, Kan. Also two granddaughters, two grandsons and two great grandsons, many other relatives, and it can be truly said a host of friends. William A. Garner lived his entire life here in Putnam county with the exception of the last seven months. His health was declining so fast, he and his wife, moved to Wichita, Kansas last November to be near their children. As a Christian man he was a worker for Christ and the salvation of souls. When young he confessed Christ as his Saviour and obeyed the gospel, uniting with the Christian congregation at the Union Church, later coming with his parents to West Liberty. He helped to organize a Christian congregation there and helped to build a house of worship which has since burned down. Later he moved to Powersville. He became a charter member of the present church there and helped in building the present Christian church building. After coming to Unionville he placed his membership in the local church, where he has served as a member of the board until he moved away, retaining his membership here. For most of his life Mr. Garner was in U. S. mail service, either Postmaster or rural carrier and everywhere he served his patrons were his friends. He was congenial and accommodating and his kindness was appreciated by all. He also had membership in the Masonic lodge and the Modern Woodmen of America. The following poem was read in the obituary [poem]. The body was brought by train arriving in Unionville Monday June 11 at 5 p.m. accompanied by Mrs. Garner and son, Billy. It was taken to the Comstock Funeral home to lie in waiting till Wednesday June 13, when it was taken to the Christian church where the funeral services were conducted at 2:30 p. m. at his request by a boyhood friend, Rev. J. D. Noland, assisted by the Masonic Order and attend[ed] by many long time friends and neighbors.
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From the Wichita Beacon, Saturday, 9 June 1945, page 3
Retired Mail Carrier Dies
William Arthur Garner, 70, of 125 South St. Clair, a retired rural mail carrier and former resident of Unionville, Missouri, died Friday at his home. He was born in Putnam County, Missouri on 24 April 1875.
A resident of Wichita for the past year, Garner was a member of the Christian Church, The Masonic Lodge and the Modern Woodmen of America. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Havanna Belle Garner, of the home, a daughter, Mrs. Eva Bradshaw, 454 North Martinson and two sons, Keith E. Garner, 336 North Martinson and W.A. Garner, Jr. of the home. Funeral services will be conducted at Unionville, Missouri. Friends may call at the Culbertson Mortuary until 6 p.m. Sunday.
Obituary of William Arthur Garner 20 June 1945 in Unionville Republican.
William Arthur Garner, son of Henry and Tabitha Garner, was born in Putnam County, Missouri, April 26, 1875. Departed this life at his home in Wichita, Kansas, June 8, 1945. Age 70 years, 1 month and 13 days. On November 4, 1896, he was united in marriage with Miss Havanna Belle Morgan, who survives her husband. To their marriage seven children were born. He was preceded in death by his parents and their entire family including four of his own children, namely Clifford Kenneth, Helen Uldine, Thelma Audrain, and Naomi Juanita. Those living to mourn his death are: his devoted wife, one daughter, Mrs. Eva Bradshaw, husband and daughter; two sons, Keith E., wife and son; Williard[m] Arthur Jr.; all of Wichita, Kan. Also two granddaughters, two grandsons and two great grandsons, many other relatives, and it can be truly said a host of friends. William A. Garner lived his entire life here in Putnam county with the exception of the last seven months. His health was declining so fast, he and his wife, moved to Wichita, Kansas last November to be near their children. As a Christian man he was a worker for Christ and the salvation of souls. When young he confessed Christ as his Saviour and obeyed the gospel, uniting with the Christian congregation at the Union Church, later coming with his parents to West Liberty. He helped to organize a Christian congregation there and helped to build a house of worship which has since burned down. Later he moved to Powersville. He became a charter member of the present church there and helped in building the present Christian church building. After coming to Unionville he placed his membership in the local church, where he has served as a member of the board until he moved away, retaining his membership here. For most of his life Mr. Garner was in U. S. mail service, either Postmaster or rural carrier and everywhere he served his patrons were his friends. He was congenial and accommodating and his kindness was appreciated by all. He also had membership in the Masonic lodge and the Modern Woodmen of America. The following poem was read in the obituary [poem]. The body was brought by train arriving in Unionville Monday June 11 at 5 p.m. accompanied by Mrs. Garner and son, Billy. It was taken to the Comstock Funeral home to lie in waiting till Wednesday June 13, when it was taken to the Christian church where the funeral services were conducted at 2:30 p. m. at his request by a boyhood friend, Rev. J. D. Noland, assisted by the Masonic Order and attend[ed] by many long time friends and neighbors.
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From the Wichita Beacon, Saturday, 9 June 1945, page 3
Retired Mail Carrier Dies
William Arthur Garner, 70, of 125 South St. Clair, a retired rural mail carrier and former resident of Unionville, Missouri, died Friday at his home. He was born in Putnam County, Missouri on 24 April 1875.
A resident of Wichita for the past year, Garner was a member of the Christian Church, The Masonic Lodge and the Modern Woodmen of America. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Havanna Belle Garner, of the home, a daughter, Mrs. Eva Bradshaw, 454 North Martinson and two sons, Keith E. Garner, 336 North Martinson and W.A. Garner, Jr. of the home. Funeral services will be conducted at Unionville, Missouri. Friends may call at the Culbertson Mortuary until 6 p.m. Sunday.
Events
| Birth | 26 Apr 1875 | Putnam Co., Missouri |  | ||
| Marriage | 4 Nov 1896 | Putnam Co., Missouri - Havana Bell Morgan | | ||
| Death | 8 Jun 1945 | Wichita, Sedgwick Co., Kansas | | ||
| Burial | Unionville Cemetery, Unionville, Putnam Co., Missouri | |
Families
| Spouse | Havana Bell Morgan (1879 - 1950) |
| Child | Clifford Kenneth Garner (1897 - 1899) |
| Child | Eva Ethel Garner (1899 - 1974) |
| Child | Naomi Juanita Garner (1901 - 1941) |
| Child | Thelma Audrain Garner (1904 - 1930) |
| Child | Helen Valdine Garner (1906 - 1909) |
| Child | Keith Edwin Garner (1910 - 1966) |
| Child | William "Bill" Arthur Garner Jr. (1922 - 1975) |
| Father | Henry Garner (1837 - 1923) |
| Mother | Tabitha Stevenson (1837 - 1922) |
| Sibling | Royal Lansing Garner (1861 - 1943) |
| Sibling | Ira Perry Garner (1864 - 1943) |
| Sibling | Sarah Elizabeth Garner (1866 - 1887) |
| Sibling | Lana Delaphine Garner (1870 - 1905) |
| Sibling | Mary Ethel Garner (1872 - 1887) |
Endnotes
1. Henry Garner's Civil War Pension File.
2. Obituary of William Arthur Garner.
3. Research of Joyce Casady, Putnam County, MO.
4. Research of Joyce Casady, Putnam County, MO.