Curtis Garver

Obituary of Curtis GarverCurtis Albert GarverGARVER, CURTIS ALBERT, Ocala - Mr. Curtis Albert Garver passed away on June 10, 2009 in Ocala, Florida. He was born October 23, 1909 in Millersburg, Ohio to Curtis C. and Emma Torgler Garver. Curt moved with his family to Ashland, Kentucky where he graduated from Ashland Senior High School. He attended Ohio State University for 2 years, and while there participated in his favorite sport Polo. In 1937, Curt moved his family to Lexington, Kentucky, where he was a top salesman for an office equipment company. Later, he joined Southeastern Greyhound where he was Supervisor of the Service Division. While in Lexington, Curt invented a coin-operated lock for baggage storage in railroad stations, airports and bus stations. The lock was patented in 1949 and sold all over the world by the Guardian Locker Company of Millersburg, Ohio. The lock and lockers were manufactured by Flxible Company of Loudonville, Ohio. His mechanical and inventive skills started at a young age when he devised a method to feed the chickens without leaving his bedroom. Later in life, he designed and built a round golf putter enjoyed by many friends. He also made clubs for his two great grandsons. While in Millersburg, Ohio, he was a member of the Rotary and Toastmasters Clubs. In Ocala, Curt was a member of Lifetime Fitness and the First Christian Church of Ocala. Curt was an avid golfer and a member of the Ocala Golf Club but most of all he loved his family very much. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and a friend to all who knew him. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends and will remain in our hearts forever. His wife of 72 years, Virginia Woods Doty Garver, preceded him in death in 2001 as well as two of their five children, John Doty Garver and Virginia Dawn Garver. Curt is survived by two daughters, Jo Garver Wilkerson and Nancy Garver Downing and her husband, Howard; a son, Curtis Michael Garver and wife, Susan; seven grandchildren, Virginia Lee Wilkerson, Frank Robbins Wilkerson III, Curtis Scott Wilkerson and wife, Lori; Ann Curtis Downing Wells, Howard Garver Downing, Elizabeth Garver Black and husband Don; Gretchen Garver Hilyard and husband Alan; seven great-grandchildren, Julia Josephine DiGiano, Cozmo Frank DiGiano, Jacob Scott Wilkerson, Brenna Elizabeth Black, Bailey Corinne Black, Madelyn Kent Hilyard and Gregory Alan Hilyard. Remembrances can be made to your favorite charity, the First Christian Church of Ocala, 1908 East Ft. King St., Ocala, Florida, 34471, or The American Junior Golf Association, Attn: Bob Miller, 1980 Sports Club Drive, Braselton, GA 30517. Arrangements are under the care of ROBERT FUNERAL HOMES DOWNTOWN CHAPEL. 352-622-4141

Curtis Garver

October 23, 1909 - June 10, 2009