David Eugene Garrard

David Eugene Garrard, age 69, of Symsonia, KY, died Sunday, April 16, 2023, at Baptist Health in Paducah, KY. David was retired as route manager for Pepsi Cola and was currently concession supervisor for Sodexo-Racer Dining at MSU.

He was the son of the late Herbert Robert Garrard and the late Rose Mary (Miller) Garrard. He was also preceded in death by his wife Maretta Jean (Bennett) Garrard.

He is survived by two daughters: Kara Blanton and husband Johnny Blanton Jr. of Murray, KY, and Kami Andani and husband Nbangba Andani of Bayonne, NJ; one brother: Robert Garrard of Alamosa, CO; three sisters: Rebecca Myers of Jacksonville, FL, Carol McCoy of Vincennes, IN, and Carla Barnbrook of Stewardson, IL; nine grandchildren: Jaylon Blanton, Jade Blanton, Isaiah Tucker, Tyanna Andani, Jaden Blanton, Clayton Allen, Katali Andani, Suhumaya Andani, and Kasuli Andani; three great grandchildren: Xavier Jace Collins, KaMariah Mealer, and Aaliyah Rodas; and Fiance: Tina Mathis and her daughter and two grandchildren of Symsonia, KY.

Arrangements are being handled by Collier Funeral Home, Benton, KY where the family will receive friends from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM, Saturday, April 29, 2023.  Funeral service will be at Collier Funeral Chapel at 3:00 PM, Saturday, April 29, 2023, with Rev. Robert Garrard officiating. Interment will follow at Marshall Co. Memory Gardens, Benton, KY.

The family ask memorial contributions be made to the American Spinal Injury Association, Attn: Carolyn Moffatt, 9702 Gayton Rd. Suite 306, Richmond, VA 23238