OBITUARIES

Shelley Garner, age 65, passed away April 29, 2023 in Geneva. Born in Huntingdon, PA on January 20, 1958, he was a son of Melvin and Marilyn (Pannebaker) Garner. Shelley married Beth Wortman in Geneva on September 4, 1982.

Shelley bought his first semi in 1977 and became an owner/operator. In 1987 he graduated 2nd in his class from Ohio Diesel Tech Institute to become a diesel mechanic. Shelley worked for Ron Smoker at Geneva Materials, then went to work for the county and then Gemini Contractors. He joined the teamsters union until he went to work at Shelly and Sands General Contractors, where he then joined the laborers union. While working there, he helped to maintain work zones and pave Routes 90 and 11.

Shelley was a director for the Ashtabula County Fair Board for 10 years. He was a member of the Harpersfield United Methodist Church and was very active. He loved going to truck shows, driving the Geneva Materials dump truck in parades and played Santa Claus every chance he got. Shelley was very involved in his grandchildren’s sporting and school events and started teaching them woodworking and other things.

Survivors: Wife: Beth; Daughters: Megan (John) Morrison and Emily Nicholson; Grandchildren: Sydney Morrison; John “Turbo” Morrison and Tyler Nicholson; Siblings: Rodney (Janet Cutler) Garner; Sue (Mark) Legg; Rian (Malinda) Garner; Several nieces and nephews

Preceded by: Parents

Calling hours: Wednesday, May 3, 2023 from 10:00 AM - Noon at Walker Funeral Home, 828 Sherman St.

Funeral immediately following with Pastor Shirley Frantz officiating.

A dinner for family and friends will be held at the Expo Building at Ashtabula County Fairgrounds in Jefferson, OH at 2:00 PM

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