Charles "Charlie" C. Garner, 43, of Wolcott, passed away unexpectedly Friday, February 05, 2016. Charlie was born in Sodus, the son of the late Charles "Rink" Garner who passed in 2006 and Mary Knapp Garner.
Charlie was employed as a plant manager at Marshall Ingredients in Wolcott. He was an avid outdoorsmen who enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping, snowmobiling and motorcycles. He was considered by his friends and family as being the life of the party. More than all things, he enjoyed being a father and husband and spending time with his family. He had a heart of gold and was an excellent friend.
He is survived by his wife of 23 years, Sherry, two daughters, Savanah Garner and Stormie Garner, one son, Noah Garner and a nephew, Josh Penta, who he considered one of his own. as well as many other nieces and nephews. His mother, Mary Knapp Garner, four sisters; Nancy Dallas of Savannah, Cheryl Garner of North Rose, Betsy Decker of Sodus and Lacey Huntington of Red Creek, his mother and father-in-law, Cindy and Bob Mein of Wolcott, stepmother Bessie Huntington Robinson of Red Creek, close friends Brian LaBounty of Saranac Lake, Todd Everett of Huron and Ron Kuhn of Wolcott. And many great friends.
Besides his father, Rink Garner, Charlie was pre-deceased by one brother, Bobby Garner and his step father Wayne Orbaker.
Calling hours will be Wednesday from 10:00am-12:00pm and 2:00-4:00pm with a service to follow at 4:00 at the Becker-Keysor Funeral Home in Red Creek. A celebration of life will take place at the Red Creek Conservation Club following the service at the Funeral Home. Online condolences can be made at www.catoredcreek.com.