Ron Garner passed away to his heavenly home on June 14, 2023. Born to Herbert and Brada Garner on March 5, 1939.

1957 Graduate of Hot Springs High School and 1961 Graduate of University of Arkansas where he was a recipient of a basketball scholarship and played 4 years on the Arkansas Razorback's team. Ron went on to receive his Master of Education at Memphis State University. He began his career as a basketball coach at Wynn, Camden, and West Memphis, Arkansas. Then followed with administration in the Hot Springs School System, retiring after 21 years as Dean of Student Affairs at National Park College. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Hot Springs, Arkansas.

He was predeceased by his parents and one daughter Gaye, and grandson, Graham Gardner.

He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Nell Bonds Garner; two daughters, Jan Lawson (Gary) and Jill Gardner (Bill) both of Bella Vista, AR; grandson, Chris Hill of Texas; and two brothers, Delvis, and Delbert Garner both of Hot Springs.

Arrangements are by the Bella Vista Funeral Home and Crematory where on-line condolences may be made at www.funeralmation.com