Kevin Michael Garrard,26, passed away unexpectedly at his home on July 11, 2014. Visitation will be 5-8pm Monday, July 14 and 10am Tuesday, July 15 until the 11am service all at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram, MS. Interment will follow at Rosemount Gardens in Jackson. Kevin was a life long resident of Byram where he attended Byram Christian Academy. He went on to Magnolia College of Cosmetology and was self employed. He was a member of Woodville Heights Baptist Church and attended New Hope Missionary Baptist Church. He is survived by his mother, Sara Smith Ward of Byram; father Mike (Tricia) Garrard of Brandon; brother Brad Garrard of Florence; sister Nicole Williams of Jackson; companion of many years Stephen Walters of Byram; a host of aunts, uncles , cousins and a wealth of friends. Donations may be made to Pinelake Care Center.