The death of Jennifer Garner’s father, William John Garner, was confirmed by the actress, who announced that her father had died peacefully at the age of 85. Garner shared a heartfelt tribute to her father on Instagram, saying that while there was no tragedy in the death of an 85-year-old man, grief is unavoidable. She went on to express gratitude to the Charleston Area Medical Centre and City of Hope, which extended her dad’s life, giving him more time with his family and wife of 59 years.
William John Garner was an engineer for Union Carbide, having married his wife Patricia Ann English in 1965, with whom he had three daughters, Jennifer being one of them. Garner reflected on her father’s gentle demeanor and thanked him for inventing the role of a “girl dad.” She expressed her gratitude towards her father’s work ethic, leadership and unwavering faith in this heartfelt post.
Although Garner acknowledged that there is much to say about her dad, she summed up her appreciation for him in these few memories. The post further said that the family will be forever grateful for how he teased with a mischievous smile, his love for his grandchildren, his ability to captaining a boat, his cheering for his beloved Aggies and for being a kind and brilliant man, father, and grandfather.
There is no doubt that the legacy of William John Garner will live on, and Jennifer’s post is a testament to that
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