Garnett Bohannon

    The funeral for Garnett L. Bohannon, 40, of Bluewater, will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2009, at 1 p.m. at Grace Baptist Church in Milan. Graveside services will be held afterward at Pioneer Memorial Park in Bluewater.

    He was born July 16, 1969, in Albuquerque and passed away on Nov. 4, 2009, in Farmington.

He is survived by his partner, Heather Newlin of Farmington; daughter: Ashley Bohannon of Bluewater; mother: Lynda Bohannon of Bluewater; brother: Weston Bohannon and wife Heidi Bohannon of Bluewater; sister: Lynsey Elkins and husband Joshua Elkins of Milan; two nieces and two nephews.

    He was preceded in death by his grandparents and father: Sonny Bohannon.

Pallbearers will be: Weston Bohannon, Les Thorton, Dave Dillon, Jacob O' Neil, Kelly Thompson and Allen Key.

    Honorary pallbearers will be: Adrian Rico, Chad Miller, Jeff Lee, Nelson Rains, Chuck Masson and Arnold Tucker.

    Garnett lived life openly and passionately. He had many friends and was loved by many. He was known for his kindness and free spirit. He loved nature and to tell a good story. He will be deeply missed.

    In lieu of flowers there is a medical fund set up for Heather Newlin at Grants State Bank.

Compassion Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.