Garvin was born on March 30th, 1922. He died at the age of 73 on February 5th, 1996 in Russellville, AR. The funeral took place on February 6th, 1996 in Dardanelle, AR and was arranged by Cornwell Funeral Chapel. He was buried on February 7th, 1996 in Lone Sassafrass Cem, Ladille, Ark - Drew Co.