Mr. Eugene "Gene" Garnto

November 23, 1928 - October 27, 2021

Mr. Eugene "Gene" Garnto, 92, of Gibson, GA., formerly of Worth County, died on Wednesday, October 27, 2021 at his daughters residence. The funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, October 29, 2021 at Banks Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow at 2:00 PM at the Boston City Cemetery. Chaplain Ira Thomas will officiate. Mr. Garnto was born on November 23, 1928 in Dublin, GA., to the late William Alver, and Mattie Ruth Joiner Garnto. He had lived in Albany most of his life and was formerly employed with Firestone Tire Company in Albany. Mr. Garnto was later employed by the Worth County Sheriffs' Office where he worked at the jail for 23 years. He enjoyed fishing, going to Bluegrass Festivals and dancing. Survivors include his children, Kathy Coleman of Gibson, GA., Diane Dominguez of Norcross, GA., Judy Garrett of Thomaston, GA., Ellie Ruth Kight of Beach Island, SC and Wendell Rex Garnto of Cypress, CA; numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great great grandchildren; sister, Aliene Duncan of Camilla and a brother, Earl Garnto of Byron, GA. In addition to his parents, Mr. Garnto was preceded in death by his sons, Danny Eugene Garnto, Lewis Alver Garnto, Charles Earl Garnto, and Joseph Eric Garnto; sister, Janell Knowles. The family will receive friends on Friday from 10:00 AM until the service hour at Banks Funeral Home. Please sign our online guest registry at www.banksfh.com. Banks Funeral Home in Sylvester is in charge of arrangements.