Fannon Garrett

Mr. Fannon Garrett, age 97, passed away Thursday afternoon,
April 12, 2018, in Dallas, in Rehab and Wellness of Dallas.
He was born November 28, 1920, to the parentage of
Sidney "Cap" and Fannie Thomas Garrett.
Mr. Fannon was a lifetime resident of Emory.
He married Deora McMillan in Emory on May 30, 1946...and to this union
was born 3 sons and 1 daughter.
Mr. Garrett, for most of his working career was self-employed, owning his
own sanitation company.
He was a lifetime member of Prairie Grove Baptist Church.
Also, he served as a deacon there for over 60 years.
He was a member of Prairie Grove Lodge #185 before it dissolved,
and moved to Quitman as the Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons....
and the name became Quitman Headlight Lodge# 124.
Mr. Garrett served his country during WWII in the U.S. Army.
Mr. Garrett will long be remembered by all who knew him.
Survivors include:
Sons: Marcus Garrett and wife (Doris) of Greenville
J.W. Garrett and wife Laverne of Cedar Hill
Daughter: Fannie Brown and husband Ronnie of Rowlett
Daughter-in-law: Delores Garrett of Emory
Sister-in-laws: Mildred Garrett, and Modean Lane
Grandchildren: 15
Great-grandchildren: 27
Great-great-grandchildren: 9
Numerous other loving family and friends
He was preceded in death by: Parents; Wife; 1 Son, his youngest son, Leslie Garrett;
and, numerous siblings.
Wilson-Orwosky Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.

Friday evening 6-8:00 pm...a wake will be held at Mr. Garrett's home church, Prairie Grove Baptist Church.