Bryan Paul Garner, age 58, of Stockbridge Michigan, passed away on January 28, 2022 at Henry Ford Allegiance Health in Jackson, Michigan. Born July 31, 1963 in Lansing, Michigan, he was cherished by his parents, Harold and Marilyn (Nelson) Garner.

Bryan graduated from Stockbridge High School in 1981, where he was actively involved in athletics, particularly running track and cross country. He was taught masonry by his grandfather and stayed in the construction and restoration field for most of his career.

Bryan had a large and strong circle of friends that remained close from grade school. He had an adventurous heart which led him to travel where he made many more friends, which he loved dearly.

Bryan was a musician and very passionate about music. He was known for his kindness, resilience, humor, loyalty, and his generosity to help others. He was a collector of various things including vehicles, vinyl records, guitars and good stories.

Those left to cherish his memory include his mother, Marilyn (Nelson) Garner; sister, Nyann (Garner) Sweet; children: Brandon Garner, Breanna (Garner) Meier (Kevin), and Kyle Henley (Tiffanee); grandchildren: Desmond Meier, Bowie Meier, Evelyn Henley, Aeden Henley and Aurora Henley; niece, Candi Sweet and family; and nephews, Billy Sweet and family, and Adam Barker and family.

Bryan was preceded in death by his father, Harold E. Garner, and grandparents, Fred and Alma Nelson.

A Gathering of Friends and Family will be held Thursday, February 3, 2022 at Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home in Stockbridge, Michigan with visitation from 11 a.m. -1 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to assist his children with his final expenses payable to Bryan Garner’s Memorial Fund, Farmers State Bank 5101 S. M-106, Stockbridge, MI 49285.

Also, a Go Fund Me account has been set up to help the family with final expenses.

Arrangements by Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home, Stockbridge.