Charles Ralph Garrett

Charles was born Sunday, November 11, 1934, in Byrdstown, Tennessee, the son of Carson E. and Mary E. Garrett. His family moved to Muncie, Indiana in 1940. Charles served in the U.S. Army from 1957-1963.

He retired from GM after forty-five years of service and was a member of UAW local 499.

He is survived by his children, Stephen (Patricia), Donna Acres (Lee) and Dan (Michelle); six grandchildren; Melinda Swift (Brian), Krysta Landreth (Randy), Kaylee Acres (Drew), Stephanie Guffey ( Drew) Jennifer Lightfoot ( Dustin), and Kyle Acres; seven great-grandchildren, Garrett, Brinley and Coulter, Addyson, Kaydence , Kallie, and Della; sister, Rozell Lephart; brothers, Glen (Pat), Larry and Rick (Carolyn); sisters in-law, Ann Smith (Estel), Julie Mesalsm ( Richard), and Deloris Roback (Phil); brother-in-law, Frank J Reynolds( Eula); several nieces and nephews.

His loving wife of forty-four years, Janice (Reynolds) Garrett; his parents; two brothers; and two sisters preceded him in death.

The family would like to give a very special thank you to Hospice of Southern Kentucky for their wonderful care.

Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, January 14, 2023, at Elm Ridge Funeral Home, 4600 West Kilgore Avenue, Muncie, Indiana 47304. Burial will follow in Elm Ridge Memorial Park with Military Rites conducted by Veterans of Delaware County Honor Guard.

Family and friends may call from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Saturday at Elm Ridge Funeral Home.

Memorial contributions can be made to Hospice of Southern Kentucky, 5872 Scottsville Road, Bowling Green, Kentucky 42104 in lieu of flowers.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be share at elmridgefuneralhome.com for the family.