John "Chris" Christopher Garmon's Obituary
The memorial service for John Christopher (Chris) Garmon will be on Monday, April 10, 2023 at LifePoint Church in Albertville. Family and friends can visit from 3:00-5:00 pm and the service will begin at 5:00 pm. Chris passed away on March 31, 2023. Chris was born February 10, 1963 to Edward and Yvonne Garmon.
He is survived by Lori Jones Garmon, his wife of 37 years. His four children Corey Garmon, his wife, Megan and their children, Kyleigh and Cooper; Kyle Garmon; Jordyn Garmon; Echo Coker, her husband, Eric and their children, Mia and Lydia. His brother Heath Garmon, his wife Connie and their children PJ Wilkerson, Jacob, Nicolas, John Gregory, and Christian Garmon. His sister Cathy Mathis and her husband Jimmy and their children Jimmy and Joey Mathis and Emily Adams.
Chris was predeceased by his parents and a sister Tina Michelle Garmon.
After graduating from White Plains High School, he went to Jacksonville State University where he got a degree in education and played Gamecock baseball for Coach Rudy Abbott. He also played for the minor league team of the Minnesota Twins.
Following his education and baseball career, he taught high school and coached for 30 years before retiring to spend more time with his beloved grandchildren. He began his career at Piedmont High School then coached at Southside High School, Crossville High School, Sardis High School and finished his career at Gadsden City High School. He coached and mentored many young men who now acknowledge the difference he made in their lives.
Following retirement, he spent time with his family and especially his grandchildren that he adored. He also had a lawn care business and officiated softball and basketball. Chris will be inducted in the Calhoun County Sports Hall of Fame later this year.
We are comforted by Chris’ testimony that he trusted Jesus as his Savior. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather and will be missed by many.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to LifePoint Church. Donations can be mailed to 700 Motley St, Albertville, AL 35950 or given online at discoverlifepoint.com/give.
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