Claude B. Garrett, Jr.

Claude B. Garrett, Jr., 88, passed away peacefully on April 26, 2019. Mr. Garrett was preceded in death by his parents Claude Garrett, Sr. and Johnsie Garrett, a sister Joyce Garrett Basnight and a brother John Arthur Garrett. He was also preceded in death by his wife Betty Foster Garrett whom he met at Glad Tidings Church at the age of 11 and married 9 years later. He was a graduate of Norview High School and retired from the Ford Motor Company after 31 years of service. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corp and enjoyed playing the violin and saxophone in his earlier years. Survivors include 3 brothers Samuel Alfred Garrett, David Patrick Garrett and William Gerald Garrett, numerous nieces, nephews and a sister-in-law Linda Foster Absalom. A Celebration of Life will be held on Thursday, May 2, 2019, 11a.m. at Rosewood-Kellum Funeral Home with interment to follow at Rosewood-Memorial Park. Visitation will be 1 hour prior to service. Friends may offer condolences at www.kellumfuneralhome.com