James Edward Garvin

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Celebrating the life of
James Edward GarvinApril 30, 1955 - November 13, 2010

JACKSONVILLE, FL - James Edward Garvin passed into his eternal heavenly home on Saturday, November 13, 2010. He was born April 30, 1955, in Savannah, Georgia, and had resided in Jacksonville, Florida, for the past 34 years.
A graduate of Savannah High School and drum major of the SHS marching band, he was widely known for his expertise in the rebuilding, repairing and tuning of church pipe organs. Most recently, he served as the consultant for the construction of a new 60-rank Schlueter pipe organ at Hendricks Avenue Baptist Church. He received training for his profession from Harrison & Harrison LTD in London, England, where he worked on pipe organs in many famous cathedrals and churches.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Myree R. Garvin, and his father, Edward A. Garvin. He is survived by his mother, Mary Alice Garvin, of Savannah, Georgia; his sister, Carmel G. Hearn Phil, of Atlanta, Georgia; a niece, Alex Hearn, of Savannah; the love of his life, Melody Eckert, and an adopted mom, Libby Bean, both of Jacksonville; and step-children Pamela Powell, Melody Witt, Angela Mahony, and Jeff Davis.
Visitation will be held on Monday, November 15 from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at Hewell & Son Funeral Home, 4140 University Boulevard in Jacksonville and a Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, November 16 at 2:00 PM at Hendricks Avenue Baptist Church in Jacksonville.
A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, November 17 at 2:00 PM at Hillcrest Abbey Memorial Park in Savannah.
Memorial gifts may be made to the Hendricks Avenue Baptist Church organ fund, 4001 Hendricks Ave., Jacksonville, Florida 32207.

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Jim was The Best Friend Ever!! He was the love of my daughter Melody's life, and she misses him so much, as we all do. His sweetness and kindness was the BEST EVER. His love for Melody was so pure and that kind of LOVE only comes around once in a life time!! A day never goes by that Jim is not in our thoughts. This time last year, 11-9-10 Jim was in the hospital. His precious Mother and Melody was at his bedside. Jim and Mary Alice sang 'Happy Birthday' to Melody and that memory will be with her always. Our love for Jim will be with him forever, His SPIRIT is and always will be with us. God BLESSED us with Jim and his precious un-dying love for us.

- Libby Bean, Jacksonville, FL

On behalf of Tim McCarthy and myself, please accept our condolences. He was not only a neighbor, but a friend.

- John Fogarty, Savannah, GA

Dear Mary Alice and Carmel, We are 'with you' in spirit as a family on the loss of your dear son and brother. God Bless and Keep You Close. Our Love, Stephen and Deborah Bowen Sieg

- Deborah Sieg Bowen, Blackshear, GA

Mary Alice and Carmel, Please accept my condolences on James death. He was a good man and he will be missed. Sincerely, Ernie Lee

- Ernie Lee, Savannah, GA

Jim was a man of formidable talent and grace, but more than anything, I will always remember his smile. His kindness and humor brought so much joy to the HAB choir every week. My deepest sympathy to his family.

- Lydia Harrington, ,

My heart goes to Mary Alice and Carmel as they grieve for the loss of James. He will always be with you in spirit and your life is richer for having been with him this many years. He is now enjoying the eternal peace that he believed in. Phyllis Skeffington

- Phyllis Skeffington, Savannah, GA

As a member of the HAB choir, I will miss Jim and the smiling face that greeted me in the Bass section of the choir. Deepest Sympathy. Bob

- Bob Tomlin, Jacksonville, FL