Roper Funeral Home and Crematory 206 Holly St Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 253-7500 (706) 253-0040 www.roperfuneralhome.com James William Garner, age 82, of Big Canoe, Georgia passed away August 5th, 2025, at his home. He is survived by his daughter, Susan Elizabeth Branch of Dawsonville, Georgia; grandchildren, Amber Louise Branch of Anchorage, Alaska and Athena Holle Branch of Dawsonville, Georgia. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 54 years Marjorie Judith "Judy" Garner; his son, Robert James Garner; and his parents, W.C and Louise Garner. James was born October 12, 1942, in Lilburn, Georgia to W.C and Louise Garner. He graduated from Decatur High School and earned an A.B. degree in Political Science from the University of Georgia. He acquired his Juris Doctorate from the University of Georgia School of Law. From 1975 until his retirement in 2012, he was a partner in a firm in Lawrenceville, Georgia. James was previously a President of Gwinnett County Bar Association and was a member of the Atlanta Lawyers Club. He served as the City Attorney of Lilburn from 1972 until 1990. He was a Judge in the city of Lilburn and Lawrenceville. Additionally, James was a devoted organist for Lilburn Baptist Church for 50 years and Big Canoe Chapel for 13 years. A Memorial Service celebrating the life of James William Garner will be held at Big Canoe Chapel on Saturday August 9th, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. Arrangements are entrusted to the Staff of Roper Funeral Home and Crematory.