Born in Greenville County, he was a son of the late Noah F. and Mary Stagg Garrett. He was a member of Honea Path First Assembly of God. He was a veteran of both the US Army and the US Air Force, having served during the Korean Conflict. He was retired from Milliken and Blair Mill and was a meat cutter for many years.

Surviving are: three daughters, Nell (Bruce) Terry of Abbeville, Patricia Bagwell of Belton and Tammie Kay of Honea Path; a grandson raised in the home, Christopher Getsinger; a very special couple, Randall and Betty Chandler and a caregiver, Oliver Bramlett who he thought of as family; a brother, Franklin Garrett of Moonville; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

Mr. Garrett was preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 64 years; his son, Carey Garrett; two brothers; and three sisters.

A memorial service with Military Honors will be held at 2 P.M. Friday, June 17, 2022 at M.J. “Dolly” Cooper Veterans Cemetery. A memorial service at his church will be held at a later date.

The family is at their respective homes. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Honea Path First Assembly of God or to the Alzheimer’s Association. Messages of condolence may be made to the family at www.ParkerWhitePruitt.com