James “Coot” Garvin was born in York County, South Carolina on August 12, 1949 to the late Ernest and Marie Meeks Garvin. He transitioned from his earthly home on Thursday; August 15, 2024 at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.

Viewing at the funeral home on Friday; August 23, 2024 from 5 until 7

Funeral on Saturday; August 24, 2024 at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church, Bessemer City at 12 noon with visitation beginning at 11:00 a.m.