James "Jimmy"

R. Garland

James "Jimmy" Russell Garland of Cairo, GA, passed away on Friday, March 25, 2022, at his residence at the age of 77. A graveside service will be held at Laurel Hill Cemetery on Sunday, March 27, 2022 at 3:00 pm with Rev. Jimmy Weaver officiating.

Jimmy was born on June 26, 1944 in Cairo, GA to the late James Ralph Garland and Dolly Howze Garland. He attended Cairo High School and graduated in 1963. Jimmy married Toni Daniell Garland on December 20, 1969 in Valdosta, GA, who survives.

After high school, Jimmy took tech classes in drafting and welding. He worked as a fabricator at Davis Water & Waste before moving to Reno, GA where he became a farmer. Jimmy was a kind man, devoted husband, and loving father. He spent many years volunteering at the Reno Volunteer Fire Department which he loved. Jimmy was a member of Reno Baptist Church.

Survivors include; his wife of 53 years, Toni D. Garland of Cairo, GA, daughters, Kim Davis (Donald, Jr.), Amy Tyson (John) and Lisa Garcia, all of Thomasville, his grandchildren, Sydney Garcia, Donald Davis III, Caleb Davis, Lauren Davis, Joshua Robinson, Mollie Robinson, Brennon Tyson, and Trent Tyson, and a sister, Ginger Houck.