Charles D. Garner, Jr.

Mr. Charles Dana Garner, Jr., 80, of Newnan, formerly of Huntsville, AL, passed away Saturday, April 12, 2025 at Wesley Woods of Newnan. He was born September 26, 1944 in Newnan, GA to the late Charles D. (Bill) Garner Sr. and Cathryn Mozley Garner. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brother, Phillip Lee Garner. Charles (Charlie) grew up in Newnan, GA and was a 1962 graduate of Newnan High School. He was a member of the Boys Scouts of America where he earned the highest rank of Eagle Scout. He was a proud graduate of Georgia Institute of Technology where he received his Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering degree in 1967. After college, he began his career at Teledyne Brown Engineering where he spent most of his eight year tenure developing computer models and performing thermal analysis of the Apollo Telescope Mount for the Apollo/Skylab program. He then worked two years with Planning Research designing the Shuttle Liquid Hydrogen ground system for loading the External Tank. In 1977, he began working for Martin Marietta at Kennedy Space Center, serving in numerous capacities with Space Systems, followed by two years at Vandenberg Air Force Base, CA and three years at Michoud Operations Advance Programs. He finished his career with over 16 years at Marshall Spaceflight Center as Director of Lockheed Martin's Huntsville Operations. His engineering career spanned over 42 years with countless awards, recognitions, accomplishments, and accolades from NASA. He retired in 2009, and in 2017 moved back to Newnan, GA. The funeral is Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 2:00 o'clock at McKoon Funeral Home, 38 Jackson St. Newnan, GA 30263 with Rev. Tom Mozley officiating. Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery. The visitation will be Wednesday, prior to the service, starting at 1:00 o'clock at McKoon Funeral Home. Condolences can be expressed online at www.mckoon.com Survivors include brother, Roy Mozley Garner of Newnan; Sister-in-law Beverly S. Garner of Newnan; Nephews, David Garner (Tammy) of Newnan, Scott Garner (Jennifer) of Oklahoma City, OK, Seth Garner (Lara) of Willard, UT; Niece, Dana Garner Chapman (Greg) of Dawsonville, GA; Great Nieces, Hillary Garner Keene (Dylan) of Newnan, Abbey Garner of Newnan, Elizabeth Cooper of Willard, UT, Beklee Chapman of Dawsonville, GA; Great Nephews Owen Garner of Wichita, KS, Corbin Chapman of Dawsonville, GA, Huxton Chapman of Dawsonville, GA; and his Great-Great Niece and Nephew. Special thanks to the staff and employees at Wesley Woods of Newnan. The family will always have deep gratitude for their support and loving care. McKoon Funeral Home & Crematory (770) 253-4580.

Charles D. Garner, Jr.

September 26, 1944 - April 12, 2025