Jennifer Garner’s father has died at age 85, the actress announced in a heartbreaking statement Monday.
Posting a photo of the couple, the actress, 51, wrote: “My dad peacefully spent Saturday afternoon. We were with him, singing Amazing Grace when he left us (did we pick him up or scare him? Valid question).”
‘While there is no tragedy in the death of an 85-year-old man who lived a wonderful, healthy life, I know that pain is inevitable and lurks in unexpected corners.
‘Today is to give thanks. We are grateful for Dad’s kind demeanor and quiet strength. For how he joked with a mischievous smile and for the way he played the role of girl daddy, always patient. We are grateful for his work ethic, leadership and faith.
We extend our thanks to the medical communities of Charleston Area Medical Center and City of Hope. Caring for him expanded Dad’s life and gave him time to be in his favorite places: surrounded by daughters and grandchildren, cheering on his beloved Aggies, captaining a boat and, above all, with his wife of 59 years, our mom.
Jennifer Garner’s father has died at the age of 85, the actress announced this Monday in a heartbreaking statement.
Posting a photo of the couple, the actress, 51, wrote: “My dad peacefully spent Saturday afternoon. We were with him, singing Amazing Grace when he left us (did we pick him up or scare him? Valid question).”
‘There is a lot to say about my dad, my sisters and I will never stop talking about how wonderful he was, so bear with us, but for today I share these memories with my appreciation for the kind and brilliant man, father, and grandfather that he was, as well as the loving legacy he left.
In September, Jennifer surprised her father, William John Garner, with a fun ride in his childhood car when he returned home to West Virginia for the weekend.
The Elektra actress shared a photo of herself posing with her happy father next to a 1948 Studebaker Champion, and captioned the photo carousel post to her 14.6 million Instagram followers with “36 hours at home.”
She added a detail about the touching photo with her father, writing: “Dad’s early birthday surprise: a ride in his childhood car, the 1948 Studebaker Champion, with the kind and generous David King.” He will turn 85 on September 21.
It is not known if she bought the car for him or if he already had it.
Standing arm in arm with her father, the Alias ​​star, 51, looked radiant as she went makeup-free for the photo.
Keeping it casual, she let her brunette locks loose around her shoulders, wearing a simple gray T-shirt and a pair of dark jeans.
Like mother, like daughter: The Daredevil star also shared a sweet photo of herself holding hands with her mother, Patricia Ann Garner.
The trip home was an eventful one for Ben Affleck’s ex-wife, who also hosted a Once Upon A Farm multi-pack giveaway at her hometown Kroger store.
Jennifer co-founded the company, which specializes in organic baby foods, smoothies and children’s applesauce, in 2017.
In addition to sharing fun photos of her organizing the giveaway and snaps with her mom and dad, the Yes Day star also shared a rare photo with her little sister, Susannah Garner.
The brunette beauty added the following caption for the photo with Susannah, lovingly writing: “I can’t imagine life without my little sister, Susannah.”
She also thanked her older sister, Melissa Garner Wylie, saying, ‘We miss you, Melissa!’
The ageless actress, who doesn’t stop there with loving greetings for her family, also included a photo of herself hugging her nephew at his soccer game, writing, “I love my nephew,” replacing the word “love” with a red heart emoji.
Her ‘beloved ballet teacher, mentor and second mother, Nina Lu Pasinetti,’ also showed up at her Kroger event, so the Catch Me If You Can star included a photo with her former teacher in the family-filled photo carousel .
In addition to selfies with family and friends, the Pearl Harbor star included a fun video of herself trying to cook, joking in the caption that “Jen cooking = smoke alarm.”
Several celebrities commented on the Dallas Buyers Club photo carousel, including Octavia Spencer, who wrote, “War eagle to your sister.” He has great taste in t-shirts!’ referring to Auburn University’s battle cry.
Sisters for life: Jennifer’s little sister Susannah sported an Auburn University t-shirt, prompting a glowing comment from Octavia Spencer.
Goal: The Love, Simon star included several photos in the photo carousel where she attended her nephew’s soccer game with her sister Susannah by her side.
Beauty in Blue: The Once Upon A Farm co-founder hosted a giveaway for her brand’s products at her hometown Kroger grocery store.
Sweet as sugar: The Texas-born beauty also included additional photos on her Instagram Stories that she couldn’t fit in her photo carousel, including a photo of her standing in front of Ellen’s Ice Creams e
Business Savvy: The A-list star was happy to host a Once Upon A Farm giveaway at her hometown Kroger.
Showing support: The Juno actress looked positively petite in a photo with her little nephew at his soccer game.
On pointe: The Camping star made sure to congratulate her ‘beloved’ ballet teacher Nina Lu Pasinetti
The down-to-earth star was only in West Virginia for 36 hours, but she made sure to make the most of it by attending her nephew’s soccer game and sharing selfies on her Instagram Stories in front of several other local businesses.
In one snap, she happily posed in front of Ellen’s Homemade Ice Cream in Charleston, sporting the same outfit she wore when she surprised her dad with his early birthday gift.
She also joked: “What am I, suddenly a soccer expert?” below a video in the photo carousel where she and her sister Susannah watched her nephew play in a soccer game.
Rounding out her photo recap of her jam-packed trip was a photo of the West Virginia capitol building and a beautiful shot of the accomplished actress and businesswoman taking in a rose-tinged sunset.