1937
2014
Gene Garrett, 77, of Acworth, died November 27, 2014. A memorial service will be held at Winkenhofer Pine Ridge Funeral Home in Kennesaw on Friday, April 17, 2015 beginning at 2pm. Gene's family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.
Mr. Garrett was born in Adairsville and had served our country honorably in US Army; he was a patriot through and through. For 33 plus years, Gene worked for the Ford Motor Company and retired in 1997. Not one to sit idle, Mr. Garrett went to work for Kroger in Acworth where he earned another retirement but never truly retired because he was so loved there that Kroger would always send him an offer to return to work, which he did. He will be remembered as an amazing, husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend by all who knew him.
Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Joyce "Joe" Garrett of Acworth, sons – Allen Garrett of Ellijay and Glenn Garrett of Douglasville, daughters – Wanda Akins of Acworth and Kathy Loula of OK, brothers – Loyd Garrett of Macon and Herschel Garrett of OH, sisters – Nancy Ward of Manchester, Elsie Garrett of Austell and Margaret Bingham of Half Way, MS. There are also 5 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren, and 3 step great grandchildren which survive.
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April 17, 2015
James Caruolo
I only knew Gene through the Kroger Store in Acworth. Spoke to him almost every time I went shopping. Would call out to him as Colonel because he gave me a sense of goodness and kindness with respect. Sorry for your loss. Society has lost a good person. His family should be proud that this man had an ability to relate to everyone with a positive attitude no matter how good or bad your day was going. He inspired hope to people he never knew. How much better of a man can that be. NONE! JimC
April 5, 2015
freddie garrett
April 4, 2015
Freddie Garrett
aunt jo,
I am so sorry for your loss .Uncle Gene was a wonderful man both inside and out. Your home was always opened to myself and family. He will be truly missed. I will miss him forever . He was more like a father to me than an uncle. If you ever need anything please feel free to call me. I love you forever
March 31, 2015
Carol Grizzle
So sorry for your loss Mama Jo, Wanda, Alan, Glenn, and Kathy. Daddy Gene will be missed so much. The last time I was at Kroger, he said "come here daughter and give me a hug". My prayers and thoughts are with you, love you as my own family.
March 11, 2015
wanda akins
Daddy it has been 104 days i miss you so very much mindy and i are keeping your bird feeders full cause we know how you loved your birds.you would love the urn mama and glenn got for you its a flag.you are right beside mamas bed shes going to keep you here until she joins you she talks to you well we all talk to you every day.you were a Great man daddy and i Thank God you were my daddy I love you so very much
December 21, 2014
kayla gable
I love u miss u so much
December 8, 2014
Steve Privette
Gene Garrette was a good man ,i always like to talk with him when i would see him at kroger or hardys.he asked me to come by and see them back in aug or sept...i'm sorry now that i diden't ..may he rest in peace wilth the LORD and may God conford Joyce{joe} and wanda and her brothers and sister.
December 8, 2014
Nick Priesman
Besides my father, Gene is the only other man that I looked up to and is one of the greatest man that walked this earth. Still hard to believe you are gone.
December 7, 2014
Elaine Nicholson
I loved going to Kroger and seeing Gene. He always had a smile and hello for everyone. Everyone loved him. I got to know him through the years and we would talk about going to Cherokee Harrah's to gamble. I will miss him so much. Kroger won't be the same. My heart goes out to Jo and all the family, Elaine
December 7, 2014
Joslyn Ward
Prayers to Joyce and family. Gene was a good person.
December 6, 2014
Sue Walker Ragsdale
Gene will be missed by a lot of people. When he was at work at Kroger he always had a smile on his face. That made you smile. Gene was a funny person. I will miss you Gene.
December 6, 2014
Ronnie Heaton
I have enjoyed knowing Gene and Joyce for many years. We enjoyed many good conversations. Joyce are Prayers are with you and your family.
Sincerely, Ronnie & Judy Heaton
December 6, 2014
Peggy Craig
Such a sweetheart of a Man, I always got a big hug when seeing him at Kroger and always asking about my family and how we are all doing. He loved everybody, One of kind for sure, I love him and I am going to miss him so much! Hang in there Wanda and Family, love to you all..
December 6, 2014
Lori King
Uncle Gene was such a good man. He always made me laugh by telling me some funny story! He meant the world to Jeff. He sure will be missed by us all. It's good to know he is now in Heaven!
December 6, 2014
patty tanner
when i was young we would go to aunt jo and uncle gene's house and we they would play music and we would dance it was so fun . i have pictures of us dancing . he is my favorite uncle . never a dull moment with him around . love you uncle gene i miss you already
December 5, 2014
Diane Garrett (Hoyt) Crocker
I was babysitting for Gene on a New Year's Eve the night I met the fellow who turned out to be my husband. It is a long story but because Gene refused to tell the guy I had already gone home I was forced to go out with him. Turned out to be the best thing that ever happened to me. Hugs and prayers for family
December 5, 2014
Irene Sumner-O'Neal
There will always be a place in my heart for Gene, I remember how he and Granny used to go on at each other! I will cherish the memories. With my deepest sympathy and love
December 5, 2014
Scott Alderman
So sorry for the loss of such a great man.
December 5, 2014
shawn Ashworth
Your a man who made a great difference in my life.You will be greatly missed
December 5, 2014
Keishia Heath
I have so many happy childhood memories with Gene and Joe. Cooking out and swimming are only a few. Rest in peace Uncle Gene.
December 5, 2014
Paulette Edwards
Gene was a kind man he alway tryed to make you laugh he will be missed....
December 4, 2014
Courtney Akins
Pawpaw, as I called him, We miss you and love you. I thank you for showing us that the world is as great as we choose to see it and make it.
I will always remember that. I will see the good in this world and enjoy life. I will keep my heart open and love people. I love you !
December 4, 2014
Mary Bowzard
Gene was such a pleasure to be around. I am a Kroger customer & I would look for him at the store. He will be missed, RIP Gene.
December 4, 2014
maxwell gable
December 4, 2014
Glenn Garrett
I knew my Dad was an awesome man, compassionate, loving, and full of wit and wisdom.... I knew he had many friends, he never met a stranger. Today I visited the Kroger he worked at and read several of the messages on the stacks of posterboard on the memorial table his kroger family set up for him, it did my heart good to know he had so many people who he had touched their lives with joy. I'll miss him greatly, but I'm hornered to have had a dad who taught me to respect and love everyone and the ability to see humor even in the darkest moments, because laughter heals the soul. The greatest Joy to my heart is when people tell me they see my Dad in me. I LOVE YOU DAD
December 3, 2014
Ms. John Johnson
May the grace and love of God comfort and embrace you so you'll know that you're not alone is my prayer for Gene's family. We will all miss him,but adopting his spiritual character will assure us we'll see him later.
December 2, 2014
A. Plant
I'm just a customer from Kroger, but I've been in tears all night upon hearing of his passing. He was just the best. I loved chatting with him and I hope that his family is comforted during this time. My prayers go out to y'all tonight. If I'm this upset, I can only imagine how much more you all are. He was truly a wonderful man! My family is heartbroken! Thank you Gene for providing a wonderful example of how to be a caring, yet hard worker. My boys will miss seeing you- my oldest boy was crying tonight when I told him the news. He really touched all of our lives!
December 2, 2014
ruby jackson
December 2, 2014
Fran Cirillo
Gene was always a bright spot in my day. He always had a smile and a great story for me every time I saw him at Kroger. My favorite memory is from last Christmas when he shared a little bit about his time in the army. I know I will miss seeing him and sharing stories. I can only offer my deepest sympathies to his family and loved ones.
November 30, 2014
ANDREW JAMES
GENE WAS A SUPER GUY!!!!
ONE OF THE BEST COWORKERS I'VE EVER HAD!!!!
I WILL MISS YOU VERY, VERY MUCH!!!!
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