T.J. Garrett

Mr. T.J. Garrett, age 75 of Hiawassee, GA passed away on May 31, 2012 following a brief illness at Northeast GA Health System. He was born to the  late Tyrus and Bessy (Hunter) Garrett on October 01, 1936 in Hayesville, NC. He is survived by his wife, Nora Lee Garrett, of Hiawassee, GA; daughter, Milisa Stamps, of Hiawassee, GA; sons and daughters-in-law, Darrell and Rhonda Garrett, of Hiawassee, GA; Edward and Shelley, of Hiawassee, GA; brother, T.W. Garrett, of VA; sister, Martha Fry, of Hayesville, NC; five grandchildren, three great grandchildren, two step-grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, June 03, 2012 at 2:00PM from Pine Grove Baptist Church with Rev. David Berrong and Rev. Mark Shook officiating. Music was provided by the Church Choir. Pallbearers were: Geoffry Richards, Roy McClure, Ricky Moss, Clyde Silvers, Earl Dean McClure, Wallace Chastain and Derek Richards. Interment was in Macedonia Baptist Church cemetery. Banister Funeral Home of Hiawassee in charge of arrangements.