Garnett Garland Stuart age 85 of Independence, Virginia passed away Wednesday, December 25, 2019 at his home.

Mr. Stuart was born on November 5, 1934 in Wythe County, Virginia to George Martin and Jennie Bell King Stuart. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Mable Sue Campbell Stuart and a daughter Lisa Ann Stuart.

He proudly served his country in the US Navy.

He is survived by two daughters and a son-in-law Treasa and Roger Roberts; Rhonda Byrd all of Independence, Virginia; two sons and daughters-in-law Gary and Cheryl Stuart; Tony and Kathy Stuart all of Fries, Virginia; seven grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; special friends Junior and Lois Perry.

The funeral service will be held Saturday at 11:00 AM in the Vaughan-Guynn Chapel with Pastor Doug Stuart and Argil Roberts officiating. Burial will follow in the Mt. Hope United Methodist Church Cemetery with Military Rites by the Grayson VFW Post 7726. The family will receive friends Friday evening from six until eight at the Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home.