David Lee Garrett

David Lee Garrett, 88, died at his home on November 25, 2011. Born in Laurens, SC in 1923, he was the son of the late Hosee Lee and Aileen Garrett. He spent much of his childhood in Slater, SC and Shelby, NC with his mother, Aunt Tene, Daddy Gene, and grandmother, Mama Miller. He served in the military as a pilot in the Army Air Corps during World War II. Shortly after the war, he met and married the love of his life, Lucille Kyger. He began his lifelong career as a textile designer in the late 1940's and worked many years for J.P. Stevens and Texfi. In his retirement years, he loved working in his home carpentry shop, and even spent some time working alongside his wife as a college residence director at N.C. Wesleyan College. He is survived by his beloved wife of 64 years, Lucille; his daughter, Davia Wells and husband Tim of Boones Mill, VA; daughter, Belinda Faulkner and husband John of Rocky Mount, NC; four grandchildren, Jamie Costa of Kitty Hawk, NC; Greg Flora of Rocky Mount, VA; Cara Ward of Wilmington, NC; and Katie Faulkner of Raleigh, NC. He is also survived by numerous great-grandchildren. He is remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He was a compassionate and kind person, someone who encouraged others to do their best, a hard worker, a leader, a lifelong learner, and a fun-loving person with a wonderful sense of humor. Funeral services have been entrusted to Wheeler & Woodlief of Rocky Mount, NC. A service to celebrate his life will be held in the Chapel of Memories at Rocky Mount Memorial Gardens in Rocky Mount, NC on Sunday, November 27, 2011 at 2:00 PM. The family will receive friends immediately following the ceremony in the Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Community Home Care & Hospice of Rocky Mount, NC. The family wishes to thank the staff of Community Hospice of Rocky Mount, NC, the staff at the Fountains of the Albemarle in Tarboro, NC, and the staff at the Heritage Hospital Cancer Center in Tarboro, NC for their compassionate care and support. Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler Woodlief Funeral Home, 1130 N. Winstead Ave., Rocky Mount,NC. You may share your memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com. Service Rocky Mount Memorial Park 4454 Dortches Blvd., Hwy 43 Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Sunday 11/27, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Cemetery Rocky Mount Memorial Park 4454 Dortches Blvd., Hwy 43 Rocky Mount, NC 27804