James Edward Garrett, 90, passed away on January 7, 2017. He was born February 12, 1926 in Thornton, Texas. James is survived by his wife of 54 years, Dixie, and their daughter, Mary; as well as family and friends that will miss him dearly. Funeral services will be held Monday, January 16, 2017, 1:00 p.m. at St. Matthew Lutheran Church of Westfield – 21434 East hardy Road, Houston, TX 77073 with visitation prior to from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Burial with military honors will follow immediately at Brookside Memorial Park – 13747 Eastex Freeway, Houston, Texas 77039