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Kenneth E. Garland July 29, 2024
JONESBOROUGH - Kenneth E. Garland, 76 of Jonesborough, passed away peacefully in his home on July 29, 2024, surrounded by family while on hospice after living with Transverse Myelitis for the past 2+ years.
Kenneth was born in Johnson City to the late Luther Ford Garland and Agnes Lucille Jones. He was preceded in death by his wife Ruth Jolene McCarron Garland. Brothers: Delbert Garland, David Garland, Stanley "Buck" Garland, and sister Wanda Tipton (Glen).
Kenneth retired from the James H. Quillen VA Medical center after 23 years of service. He was a CNA in geriatrics and loved his work taking care of Veterans. Kenneth was also an Army Veteran having served during the Vietnam War while being stationed in Korea specializing in Hawk Missiles.
Ken's personality was infectious; always wanting to make people laugh and put smiles on their faces. Ken was king of the 'dad jokes" before it was cool.
Left to carry on his memory are his three daughters that he loved so dearly: Elisha Snyder of West Palm Beach, Florida; Shannon Tino of Jonesborough, TN, and Heather Sansbury (Tim) of Montville, OH or as he lovingly called each one of them: "Half Pint", "Pooh", and "Heady". Grandchildren: Geoffrey Snyder, Rhnea Garland, Marty Guthry (Elaine), Penelope Jo Sansbury, and Timothy "Tripp" Sansbury iii. Great grandchildren: Dane Shanks, Harper Guthry, and Summer Lawson.
Family would like to extend their appreciation to all the staff of Amedisys Hospice, Regina Knowles, RN for making Ken's transition to hospice easier, VAMC HBPC team: Deanna Patterson NP, Noel Estep, RN, Leah Mosley, LCSW. PCP: Jedidiah Gilliam, NP, All VAMC ED staff, Bryan Burton, RN, Kristina Middleton, RN, and lastly: WC/JC EMS.
In lieu of flowers Ken requested that no one vote for Joe Biden or at least donate a bag of dog or cat food to your local animal shelter. Considering recent changes, the family assumes that Ken would say not to vote for Kamala.
Last, but not least, Ken wanted to tell all his family and friends: "BOO!" So that he still got the last laugh.
There will not be a receiving of friends but, Ken will be laid to rest with Military Honors at the VA Mountain Home National Cemetery on Monday, August 5, 2024, at 10:00 am. All who would like to pay their respects are welcome to attend.
Condolences may be sent to the Garland family online at www.dillow-taylor.com.
Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Jonesborough, TN 423-753-3821
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Kim in Virginia
August 2, 2024
To the family of Kenneth Garland, my aunt is 87 years old and has received the newspaper seems like forever in Johnson City, Tennessee. Your words of wisdom, truth, and a true patriot made her day so much that she called me in Virginia, not far from DC, to share your obituary and how she had been feeling alittle down and you made her day! She lives this country and has not recognized it the last 4 years. Kenneth sounds like a very caring person that served his country and helped others selflessly. Thank you for your service and making my elderly aunt´s day
Sincerely, Kim in Fredericksburg, Virginia
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