Woodrow Wilson Garrett

Woodrow Wilson Garrett, 91, passed away Thursday, May 13, 2010 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born August 15, 1918 in Nash County, son of the late Doc and Carrie Garrett. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Cora Mae Wiggins Garrett on April 30, 1990; daughter, Nancy Garrett; sisters, Jessie Williams, Dorothy Turner and Josie Garner; and brothers, Russell Garrett, Duke Garrett and Marvin Garrett. Woodrow was in the United States Army and served his country during World War II in the Philippines. He spent much of his life as a farmer. He is survived by daughters, Betty Garrett Wall and husband Mike of Rocky Mount, and Cathy Garrett Dixon and husband David of Wilson; sons, Robert Garrett and wife Margaret of Rocky Mount, and Kenneth Ray Garrett and wife Linda of Rocky Mount. He is also survived by seven grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; and sister, Ruby Mixon of Sumter, S.C. The family will receive friends and relatives from 6-8:00p.m. Saturday, May 15, 2010 at Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home. A service to remember Woodrow will be held at 2:00p.m. Sunday, May 16, 2010 in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Steve Webb officiating. Burial will follow at Rocky Mount Memorial Park. Arrangements have been entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount NC. You may share your memories and send the family condolences online by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com. Visitation Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services 1130 N. Winstead Ave. Rocky Mount, NC 27804 ID ) ); ?>"> --> 252-451-8800 --> | Saturday 5/15, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Service Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home 1130 N. Winstead Avenue Rocky Mount, NC 27804 ID ) ); ?>"> --> 252-451-8800 --> | Sunday 5/16, 2:00 pm Cemetery Rocky Mount Memorial Park 4454 Dortches Blvd., Hwy 43 Rocky Mount, NC 27804