Shelby Luverne Garvin age 79, of Florala passed away April 27, 2022. He was born September 14, 1942 in Florala the son of Sherman Garvin and Unogar Johnson Garvin.  Shelby Luverne proudly served his country in  the U.S Army and U.S. Air Force retiring after 25 years of service. He was a Vietnam veteran. After retiring from the military Faye and Shelby Luverne returned to Florala and bought a farm and raised cattle. He went back to work, working for Covington County as a heavy equipment operator until ill health forced his retirement. Shelby Luverne had a love for life and a love for getting things done. He was often found out in the fields working on his bush hog to get pasture cleared and ready for the livestock that he care for. He will be dearly missed by his love ones who celebrate the fact that he is at peace with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He was preceded in death by father, Sherman Garvin; mother, Unogar Johnson Garvin; brother, Durrice Garvin.

He is survived by his wife of over 56 years, Leona Faye Garvin, daughter, Sabrina Boddy and husband Spencer, brother, Lonnie Garvin and wife Shirley, sister, Yvonne Jordan and husband Roland, sister-in-law, Becky Garvin, best friend and cousin, James Cobb. He is also survived by an abundance of extended love ones including numerous nieces and nephews.

Graveside services for Shelby Luverne Garvin will be 2PM Saturday April 30, 2022 at Greenwood Cemetery with James Pickron officiating.

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