Franklin Delano Garst

Frank D. Garst, 81, of Salem, passed away Saturday, January 18, 2020. He was born in Roanoke, a son of the late Frazier and Kathleen Willett Garst and had been an area resident most of his life. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps and retired as a supervisor with Thomas Brothers Excavating following many years of service. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Elizabeth Buchanan, and three brothers, Robert, Jack and Walter Garst. He is survived by four sisters, Shirley Garst, Nancy Mowles, Sarah Ferguson and her husband Bill and Sandra McGalliard and her husband Bill; a brother, David Garst and his wife Carol; nine nieces and nephews; eleven great nieces and nephews, and a very special friend, Elizabeth Wickens. A gathering of friends to celebrate Franks life will be held at a later date. An online guest book is available for family and friends by visiting www.johnmoakey.com. Service Details.