Donald Ray Garner, Jr. the son of Donald Ray Garner and Judy (Loyd) was born on Tuesday, May 6, 1969 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. He departed this life on Monday, February 16, 2026, at his residence in Forsyth, Missouri at the age of 56 years, 9 months and 10 days.

Donald worked as a heavy equipment operator, a profession that reflected both skill and a steady hand.

He is survived by his three daughters, Jessica Garner-Ward and husband, Dustin of Campbell, Brianna Garner of Forsyth, Missouri, and Morgan Lewis of Bellevue, Nebraska; son, Dakota Garner of Branson, Missouri; four grandchildren, Beckham, Lilly, Delilah, and Reighlynn; sister, Donna Harmon and husband, Ronnie, of Hannibal, Missouri; brother, Mike Garner and two nephews, Dusty Hickson and Jonathan Hickson.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his grandfather, Archie Garner.

Visitation will be held Monday, February 23, 2026, from 10:00–11:00 a.m. at Landess Funeral Home in Campbell with funeral services following in the chapel at 11 a.m.

Interment will be at Woodlawn Cemetery in Campbell, Missouri.

Landess Funeral Home and Crematory of Campbell is in charge of the arrangements.