James L. Garvin, age 61 of Harrison Township, passed away Wednesday afternoon at McLaren Macomb, Mount Clemens.

He was born September 21, 1955 to John "Jack" and Margaret (Bell) Garvin in Grosse Pointe, Michigan. On March 13, 1993 James was united in marriage with Renee Ehnis at St. Hubert Catholic Church, Harrison Township.

Mr. Garvin was a member of St. Hubert Catholic Church, and served on the Harrison Township Planning Commission. James owned and operated Metro Party Shop, Harrison Township for 32 years, Frosty Queen, New Haven for 11 years, AAA Mini Storage, Macomb Township for 24 years, and Frosty Boy, Harrison Township the past two years. He was a former member of the Huron Pointe Yacht Club, and enjoyed skiing, boating, hunting, fishing, canoeing, traveling, bike riding, dabbling in real estate, going on morning walks with his wife, and especially playing hockey, which he considered his physical and mental therapy.

James is survived by his wife, Renee; children, Shannon (Andrew) Mello, Holly (Scott Johnson) Garvin, Derek Garvin; grandchildren, Anara Mello, Anderson Mello; siblings, Joe Garvin, John (Jan) Garvin, Terri (Tom) Emerick, several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, John "Jack" and Margaret, and sister, Kathleen Garvin.
Visiting hours are 3 - 9 p.m., Sunday, July 2nd and Monday, July 3rd at Will and Schwarzkoff Funeral Home, 233 Northbound Gratiot, Mount Clemens.

Funeral mass 11:00 a.m. (in state 10:30), Wednesday, July 5, 2017 at St. Hubert Catholic Church, Prentiss at Metro Parkway, Harrison Township with Father Doug Bignall officiating.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Michigan or Make-A-Wish Foundation.