Garland E. Armbrister, 95, of Austinville VA, passed away, Thursday, September 19, 2024. Born June 14, 1929, he was the son of the late James Harvey and Maude Rogers Armbrister.

He was lifelong member of Galena Presbyterian Church and the Lead Mines Ruritan Club. He was a member of I.O.O.F Odd Fellows and a veteran of the U.S. Army. He retired from Burlington Industries in Newbern VA. He was a very devoted family man.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife Donna Taylor Armbrister, one brother, three sisters, and daughter in law, Kathy C. Armbrister.

Survivors include, his wife, Virginia S. Cox Armbrister; 6 children, James R. Armbrister, Eddie L. Armbrister and wife Donna, Marsha A. Armbrister, Susan A. Wrenn and husband David, Cynthia Shelby Kemp, Richard Lewis Cox; 12 Grandchildren, and 13 Great Grandchildren, numerous Nieces and Nephews.

Funeral Services will be conducted Monday, September 23, 2024 at Barnett Funeral Home at 7 p.m. with Pastors Hugh Matlack and Bob Lewis officiating. The family will receive friends on Monday, September 23, 2024, from 5 P.M. to 7 P.M. at Barnett Funeral Home. Burial will follow at West End Cemetery on Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at 11 A.M. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.

In lieu of flowers please make donations to Galena Presbyterian Church. Special thanks to Julia Baltazar and Diane McGrady for their excellent and compassionate care.

Barnett Funeral Home is serving the Armbrister Family