HJR10 Summary

• House Joint Resolution mourning the death of Mr. Eugene "Honey Bunch" Garner, Jr., of Sunflower, Alabama, who died on February 8, 2011, at age 78.

• Mr. Garner was a graduate of Preswick High School in Washington County and served as a medic in the United States Army in Tokyo, Japan from 1953-1957; he retired after a 35-year career with Olin Chemical and operated Garner Wrecker Service for 35 years.

• He was the first charter member of the NAACP chapter in Washington County and served as president for approximately 20 years, and was a member of Mt. Shady A.M.E. Zion Church of Sunflower.

• Mr. Garner is survived by his wife of 58 years Mary Ludgood Garner, three children, nine grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, six sisters, and two brothers.

• The legislature records his death with deep sadness and offers this resolution in highest tribute to his life and memory, with heartfelt sympathy to his grieving family.