Tuesday, November 22, 2016

Henry J. Garber (November 2, 2016)

Henry J. Garber, of Gettysburg, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, November 2, 2016 at 11:15 AM at his residence. He was born on Oct. 1, 1935 in Montgomery County, Ohio, to the late Leroy & Cleo (Balsbaugh) Garber.

He is survived by his sons and daughters in law, Michael & Bonnie Garber of Bradford, Stephen & Tammy Garber of Greenville and Seth & Maria Garber of Greenville; daughters and son in law, Julia Garber of Gettysburg and Jane & Gerald Flora of Greenville; 17 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; brother and sister in law, Lowell & Janet Garber of Brookville; sisters and brothers in law, Mae & Harold Gish of Pasco, Washington, and Eva & Sam Boone of Brookville; sister in law, Marjorie Garber of Brookville; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his wife, Lois Irene Garber; son, Matthew Garber; brothers, Samuel and Robert Garber; and sister and brother in law, Ellen & Ralph Bowman.

Henry was a member of the Old German Baptist Brethren Church.

There will be a service held on Monday, Nov. 8, 2016 at 10:00 AM at the Painter Creek Old German Baptist Brethren meeting house, 2996 Schnorf-Jones Rd., Arcanum, Ohio, with the Home Brethren officiating. Burial will follow in the Oakland Cemetery, Darke County, Ohio. Family will receive friends on Sunday, Nov. 7, 2016 from 1-5 and 6-8 at the meeting house. Arrangements are under the direction of Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville, Ohio.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions be given to State of the Heart Care or Darke County Cancer Association. Condolences for the family may be sent to www.zecharbailey.com