Mr. Jeffrey L. Garland, age 53, passed away August 8, 2023, at his residence with his loving family by his side. Mr. Garland was born December 6, 1969, a son of Audrey A. Garland and the late Wilbur "Will" Lee Garland and he attended Salem Baptist Church. Mr. Garland enjoyed traveling, hunting, and was an avid Coastal Carolina Fan. He retired from the Department of Revenue, Aynor Police Department, and was currently a police officer with Coastal Carolina University. Mr. Garland was a former member of the Horry County School Board of Education and former Fire Chief for the Horry County Volunteer Fire Department of Aynor. He enjoyed helping people and never passed up the opportunity to do so. In addition to his mother, Mr. Garland is survived by a special friend and companion; Mary Ann Adams; one son: Alex Garland; one daughter; Brooke Garland; one sister: Melissa Gause (Jeff); a special niece: Paige Franklin (Colton); and one uncle: Ross Anderson (Judy). Visitation for Mr. Garland will be held from 5:00-7:00 PM Wednesday, August 9, 2023, at Johnson Funeral Home of Aynor. Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Thursday, August 10, 2023, at Salem Baptist Church with the Rev. Ken Herrington and Rev. Dean Connor officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Salem Baptist Church, 4008 Salem Road Aynor, SC 29511 or to Coastal Carolina Educational Foundation, PO Box 261954 Conway, SC 29528.