John E. Garrett
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John E. Garrett, 89, of Gholson, passed away Saturday, July 13, 2019 in Waco. Services will be 10:00 am Wednesday, July 17, 2019 at Gholson First Baptist Church with Rev. James Stevens officiating. Burial will be at Gholson Cemetery. Visitation will be 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Tuesday, July 16, 2019 at Bellmead Funeral Home. John was born March 30, 1930 in McLennan County, to Emmett and Ruby Lee (Reid) Garrett. He was married to the love of his life, Ruby Hoffman on October 4, 1949 in Waco. John was a mechanic and worked for Central Freight Lines for 38 years where he made many lifelong friends. John was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Ruby Garrett; his sister, Irene; his brothers, Bobby and Gene; and his 2nd wife Peggy Walker Garrett. He is survived by his son, Johnny Garrett and his wife, Karen of Gholson; his grandchildren, Donna Walter and her husband, Dennis of McGregor, Sherry Franklin and her husband, Dywayne of Gholson, Kyann Graham and her husband, Scott of Houston, Russell Lang and his wife, Erin of Buda and Carl Norwood of Dallas. His great-grandchildren, Leslie, Katie, Emily, Garrett, Parker, Ashlynn, Caitlyn, Hailey, Aubrey and Emmy; and great-great-grandchildren, Jesse, Aiden and Izzy. Pallbearers will be Glenn Eastwood, Brian Wilson, Dennis Walter, Dywayne Franklin, Garrett Pavlas and Parker Pavlas. Memorial donations may be made to the Gholson Volunteer Fire Department or the charity of your choice. Please sign the online guest book at www.bellmeadfuneralhome.com
Visitation
Tuesday, July 16, 2019
6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Bellmead Funeral Home
809 La Clede Street
Bellmead, TX 76705
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Tuesday, July 16, 2019
6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Bellmead Funeral Home
809 La Clede Street
Bellmead, TX 76705
Map & Directions
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Butch Mogavero
Waco, TX Wednesday, July 17, 2019 Our condolences. Rest in Peace. Prayers for the family.Troy Hudson
Corsicaba, TX Monday, July 15, 2019 Meet you Dad a few times at the car show's and enjoyed talking to him. Enjoyed seeing his 28 Chevy and he liked to talk about. Sorry for y'alls loss may he RIP. TroyProvidence Hospice
Waco, TX Monday, July 15, 2019 Thank you for allowing us to help care for Mr. Garrett. It was an honor and privilege. You all will continue to be in our thoughts and prayers.The Providence Hospice Team
Tonda KILGO JAMES
Gholson, TX Monday, July 15, 2019 So sorry to hear about John. He was a very good man.