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Robert Lee Garrett

June 17, 1947 ~ August 1, 2012

Robert L. Garrett, age 65, passed away Wednesday, August 01, 2012. Born in Edgecombe County on June 17, 1947, he was the son of the late Woodrow Wilson Garrett and Cora Mae Wiggins Garrett. Robert served his country in the United States Air Force. He retired from Carolina Telephone after 30 years of service. An active member of Aenon Misssionary Baptist Church, Robert served as deacon, Sunday School Superintendent, and in many other positions. Robert leaves behind a legacy of wonderful cherished memories. A faithful servant of the Lord, he truly loved life, his lovely wife and family, and his church. An outdoorsman, he enjoyed hunting and fishing, but mostly spending time with his grandchildren. Robert was a hunt master for the Wild Turkey Hunting Club for over 30 years. He will be greatly missed. A devoted husband, father, and grandfather, he leaves behind his loving wife of 46 years, Margaret Coley Garrett; daughter, Renee Skeen and husband John of Greenville; son, Robert L. Garrett Jr. and wife Beverly of Greenville; grandchildren, Robert Lee Garrett III, Seth Garrett, Bailey Skeen, and Garrett Skeen; sisters, Cathy Dixon and husband David of Wilson and Betty Wall and husband Mike of Rocky Mount; and brother, Kenneth Garrett and wife Linda of Rocky Mount. The family will receive friends and relatives 7:00pm to 8:30pm Friday, August 03, 2012 at Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home. A service to remember Robert will be held at 11:00am Saturday in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Steve Webb and Rev. Ken Cobb officiating. Burial will follow at Rocky Mount Memorial Park. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Aenon Baptist Church Missionary Fund, 7503 Town Creek Road, Elm City NC 27822. Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com. Visitation Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services 1130 N. Winstead Ave. Rocky Mount, NC 27804 ID ) ); ?>"> --> 252-451-8800 --> | Friday 8/3, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Service Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services 1130 N. Winstead Ave. Rocky Mount, NC 27804 ID ) ); ?>"> --> 252-451-8800 --> | Saturday 8/4, 11:00 am Cemetery Rocky Mount Memorial Park 4454 Dortches Blvd., Hwy 43 Rocky Mount, NC 27804

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  1. Robert Garrett was one of the Best Men I know, He was so much more to me than my best friend’s dad. He was like a second dad to me growing up. I have thought of so many memories I have and so many things Robert did for me as I was growing up. Things I am sure he thought nothing of but, made such a difference in my life. I am truly blessed for having had such a wonderful Godly, loving man in my life. I rejoice in knowing he is with our Lord, but I will greatly miss him. Love and God Bless, Christie Joyner Ferrari

  2. Robert you are a good Godly friend of many but most importantly you treated my Dad and me as if we were long lost friends. God Bless you and keep you brother! You will sorely be missed and every time the hunt club meets I am sure there will be a mention of the impact you made on all that met you. I look forward to the day when we meet again in Heaven. Condolensenses to your family and children, brothers and sisters… Harvey E. Hardy Jr., Ed, and family.

  3. He was a kind person who loved his family, friends and the Lord. We will all miss him. My prayers and thoughts are with the family. Love, Martha Credle Neal

  4. Margaret. I am so sorry to hear of Robert’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Denise Pierce Corbett

  5. Margaret, so sorry to hear of your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers as you go through this difficult time in your life. Love. Julie Woodard


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