J. C. Garvin, 85, of Winnie, died Wednesday, September 21, 2016. He was born on September 17, 1931, in Hamshire, to Idell Cormier Garvin and James V. Garvin.
J.C. was a rice farmer for thirty-one years. He worked at Broussard’s for ten years and he also worked for Keating Chevrolet. J.C. enjoyed working on lawnmowers and being with his wife and daughter.
Survivors include his wife of fifty-nine years, Sharon Hall Garvin, of Winnie; daughter, Sherril Garvin of Winnie; sister, Emily Fischer of Hamshire; and numerous nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.
A gathering of Mr. Garvin’s family and friends will be from 2:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m., Saturday, September 24, 2016, at Broussard’s, 134 West Buccaneer, Winnie. His graveside service will be 3:00 p.m., Saturday, September 24, 2016, at Fairview Cemetery, Winnie.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hamshire Volunteer Fire Department, 12393 2nd Street, Hamshire, Texas 77622 or St. Louis Catholic Church, 315 Buccaneer Drive, Winnie, Texas 77665.