Ernest Devayne Garris Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Ernest Devayne Garris (Farmerville, Louisiana), who passed away at the age of 83, on April 12, 2019. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his former wife Mary Francis Jackson Garris; his parents, Conrad Garris and Thelma Smith Garris; and his brother Ishmal Garris. He is survived by: his wife Martel Mitcham Garris of West Monroe; his children, Gary Devayne Garris (Cynthia) of Jonesboro, Phillip Scott Garris of Baton Rouge, Mary Kathryn Begley (David) of Black Mountain and Sharon Renee Bridges (Stan) of Downsville; his stepchildren, Kenneth Mitcham (Rebecca), David Mitcham (Susie) and Kathy Allen (Preston); his brother C. C. Garris (Elizabeth) of Farmerville; his grandchildren, Jeremy Begley, Hunter Begley, Joseph Garris, Sarah Bridges, Ian Bridges and Logan Bridges; and his great grandchildren, Thomas and Jackson "Jay".
The family request that memorials be made to the Mt. Union Baptist Church Cemetery Fund or the Louisiana Baptist Children's Home.