Passed away February 9th, 2023.
Stephen Hunter 鈥淪teve鈥� Garnett, 95, of Jamestown died peacefully at home February 9, 2023. The longest survivor of nephroblastoma, he lived with one kidney for more than 77 years. Born January 7, 1928 in Greenwich, CT to his late parents, Caroline Barclay and Muscoe Russell Hunter Garnett, he graduated Class of 1945 from 淫人色欲社 in CT and Class of 1949 from The University of Virginia, with a B.S. in Finance and Commerce.
His career began with Reynolds Metals in Kansas City, Louisville, then Richmond, VA, where he and his late wife, Alicia 鈥淟ish鈥� Lamberton, raised three daughters. In Richmond for 36 years, he retired as James River Corporation鈥檚 Vice President, Public Affairs in 1994. Post-retirement, they moved to Jamestown. Steve鈥檚 adventurous spirit led them to all 50 states and almost 5 continents.
A President, Director and member of The Dumplings Association, he also was Commodore, Trustee and member of the Conanicut Yacht Club. At age 90, he was Jamestown Fitness Center鈥檚 鈥淢ember of the Year鈥�. He joined The Clambake Club, Newport Reading Room and New York Yacht Club, founded by Steve鈥檚 direct descendant, John Cox Stevens.
Survived by his sister, Anne W G Boenning; daughters: Anne W Garnett, Elspeth F G 鈥淓llie鈥� Ferguson (Ned) and Caroline B G 鈥淐lay鈥� Boden (Jeff); grandchildren: Evan Boden, James Boden, Susan Ferguson and William Ferguson; and beloved cat, Smokey, he was predeceased by his parents, wife, brother James M Garnett and two half-siblings: Muscoe R H Garnett, Jr. and Agnes W G Leary.
A celebration of his life will happen in Jamestown, with burial in Virginia at Elmwood, the Garnett family farm. In lieu of flowers, kindly consider a donation to the Jamestown Fire Department EMS Division in Steve鈥檚 memory.