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James E. 'Jim' Garwood

James E. “Jim” Garwood, 91, of Huntington, IN, died Thursday, Oct.11, 2018, at 4:03 a.m. at his residence.

Mr. Garwood was a 1946 graduate of Union Township High School. He served his country in the United States Army during World War II. He was a member of Huntington Baptist Church. He had worked for Enyeart Equipment in construction, Huntington Lab and Indiana Equipment.

He was born June 22, 1927, in Union Township to Evan and Pearl Crist Garwood. He married Ruth Layman on Nov. 19, 1950, in Huntington, and she preceded him in death on Oct. 10, 2014.

Survivors include two sons, Max (Barbara) Garwood, of Huntington, and J.D. (Sue) Garwood, of Phoenix, AZ; four grandchildren, Marquis (Sarah) Garwood, Judy Garwood, Christie Garwood and David Garwood; and one great-grandchild.

He was preceded in death by two grandchildren, Eva Garwood and Wayne Garwood.

Calling is Friday, Oct. 19, 2018. from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Myers Funeral Home Huntington Chapel, 2901 Guilford St., Huntington. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018, at 10 a.m. at the Myers Funeral Home Huntington Chapel. Interment will be at the Clear Creek Cemetery in Huntington County.

Memorials are to Huntington Baptist Church, in care of Myers Funeral Home, 2901 Guilford Street, Huntington, IN 46750.

The online guest book can be signed at www.myersfuneralhomes.com.