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Daniel Lee Garnett
October 17, 1965 ~ February 8, 2020
Daniel Lee Garnett, 54, of Danville, died February 8, 2020. Born October 17, 1965 in Lexington, he is the son of Lee Garnett of Boynton Beach, Florida and the late Jo Purkins Garnett. Daniel was a 1983 graduate of Danville High School and attended the University of Kentucky, earning his MRI Certification. He was an avid UK Basketball fan. Daniel played the tuba in both the DHS band and the UK band. He loved to travel, eat and cook, sew and made wonderful leatherwork.
He had a wacky sense of humor, was a people person and he could make anyone laugh, usually at their own expense.
In addition to his father, he is survived by his two favorite sons, Jackson Garnett of Boynton Beach, Florida and Alex Garnett of San Diego, California and his perfect sister, Joanna Garnett (Robert) Wilkirson of Lexington.
Visitation will be from 11 am to 1 pm, Saturday, February 16, 2020 at Stith Funeral Home, Danville followed by a graveside service at the Athens Cemetery, Athens, Ky. at 2:30 pm, Saturday afternoon. Dr. Robert Baker will officiate. Pallbearers will be Benny Myers, Malcolm Miller, Brian Morgan, Steve Hamblin, Dave Eckman. Memorial donations are suggested to his favorite weekend, the Great American Brass Band Festival.
Visitation: 11 am to 1 pm, Saturday, February 16, 2020 at Stith Funeral Home, Danville
Graveside service: 2:30 pm, Saturday afternoon at the Athens Cemetery, Athens, KY
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My thoughts go out to Daniel\’s family on this shocking loss. I never met Daniel in person, as we were work colleagues and only talked via phone, but I loved talking to him, as he had a SUPER huge personality and great sense of humor and always made me smile. I already miss so much his loud, booming, enthusiastic voice and friendly greetings. Daniel worked hard, but loved talking about his vacation outdoor adventures. It says alot about Daniel\’s spirit that someone I have never met can have such an impact so I am truly sorry for his loss to his family and friends.
Classmate of 1983, RIP
Classmate of 1983, RIP
My deepest condolences to Daniel\’s family. I am sorry for your loss. Daniel and I knew each other for over 15 years and I had the privilege of working with him for the last six. He was always great to be around and his sense of humor always brightened my day. I am going to miss him very much.
We\’ll miss our neighbor!
Growing up next to Daniel was interesting to say the least but was fun a lot of the time daily softball games in my back yard where the goal for him seemed to be to put a whole in our neighbors shed the world is lessened slugger rest easy my old friend
Sorry to hear the loss of my classmate. Daniel was always a kind and helpful person.
Wow! Having several classes together, Daniel and I shared many many laughs …. at the expense of teachers, unnamed. Your loss is shared and I pray comfort and peace for the entire family.