Our condolences to the Garner family.
Hugo Garnier. Photo via Madison Chapel.
(Madison, Ind.) — A Madison man who dedicated his life to public service has died.
Hugh Garner died Friday at his home in Madison at the age of 67. Garner was battling an aggressive form of cancer after being unexpectedly diagnosed in late December.
Garner grew up in Lawrenceburg and Switzerland County and graduated from Swiss County High School in 1972.
He began his EMS career with the Swiss County Emergency Unit in 1972. He eventually served as the EMS Education Coordinator for Jackson County EMS, retiring after 30 years in August 2021.
On the day of his passing, the Indiana State Office of EMS recognized Garner at the EMS Commission meeting for his nearly 50 years of service by making him the first person to receive the EMS Director’s Award and Emeritus Award. de l’Etat.
One of his major accomplishments was developing the first EMT course at Ivy Tech Community College in 1985. He served the college part-time as a course coordinator and instructor.
However, Garner was perhaps best known for serving as an IHSAA Sports Officer from 1978 to 2022.
He has umpired basketball, softball, baseball, volleyball, track and field and cross country.
After learning of his death, several area schools honored Garner by turning on the lights at various baseball diamonds.
Visitation for Garner will be Wednesday, January 26 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Madison Assembly of God Church, 1636 Clifty Drive.
Memorial contributions may be made to New Life Assembly of God (Missions Fund), Bedford, Kentucky, or Relay for Life of Jefferson County, Indiana.
Lights on for Hugh in Lawrenceburg! One of the best to do so. Your smile, your humor and above all your love for helping young athletes will be missed. Thanks Hugo! pic.twitter.com/H8zPW1yWb2
– LHS TigersAthletics (@LburgTigers) January 23, 2022
#RIPHughGarner pic.twitter.com/70rPQh6ekT
— Rising Sun (@rsshiners) January 23, 2022
The Milan softball field lights up tonight in honor of a man who spent many nights away from his own family supporting student-athletes across the state. Thank you Hugh for all you have done for the children. #RIPHughGarner pic.twitter.com/aBmTsUt9gi
– Milan Athletics (@MilanAthletics) January 23, 2022
#RIPHughGarner pic.twitter.com/o5cer6uEvi
— Suisse County Pacer Athletics (@GoSwitzCoPacers) January 23, 2022
