Obituary of James Albert Garvin, Sr.

James Garvin, Sr., of Lebanon, passed away Tuesday, December 19, 2017 at age 84.  The Funeral Service, conducted by Dr. Michael Christian, is 2 p.m. Saturday, December 23, 2017 in the chapel of Sellars Funeral Home, Lebanon TN.  The family will be receiving friends at the funeral home on Saturday from 11 a.m. until the service.  Interment in Hillview Cemetery, Alexandria TN, will follow the service.  Pallbearers:  Tyler Garvin, Jordan McClain, Caleb Thorne, James Garvin Jr., and Jimmy Garvin.  Honorary Pallbearer:  Ed Maxwell.

Mr. Garvin was born July 30, 1933 in Nashville TN.  He retired from Nashville Electric Service, where he worked as a lineman and shop foreman, after 33 years.  He loved duck hunting, living on the lake, and enjoying family and friends.  He leaves them with many wonderful memories.

Mr. Garvin is survived by spouse Joyce Christian Garvin, two sons, James (TaJuana) Garvin Jr. and Jimmy Garvin, granddaughter Brianna Garvin, grandson Tyler Garvin, and sister Janie (Dorris) Walker.  He is preceded in death by parents Price and Lillie Boner Garvin.  Sellars Funeral Home, Lebanon TN, 615.444.9393.