Edgar Ray Garrett

March 2, 2016

E. R. Garrett, age 76, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 27, 2016. He was born on September 21, 1939, and was raised in Pensacola. He served in the U.S. Army and spent the rest of his career in the freight business, which included Railway Express and Carolina Freight where he was a member of the Teamsters. He always enjoyed fishing and after retiring he became an avid baker. He served as the Chaplin for the American Legion Post # 265 in Ochlocknee, GA for eight years.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Samuel W. and Anna E. Garrett; brother, David Garrett; and sisters, Florence White, Barbara Martin, and Doris Hughes.

He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Pat Garrett; children, Tina Jones and Vikki Garrett; two sisters, Lucille Kilcrease (Lamar) and Joyce Blackmon (Skip); one brother, Robert Garrett (Sherry); two grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear friends.

Pallbearers will be Skipper Blackmon, Rodney Hanna, Clay Hughes, Jerry McGaughey, Lonnie Mette, and Billy Parker.

Visitation will be on Wednesday, March 2, 2016, from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. at Charity Baptist Church, located at 1675 W. Roberts Road in Cantonment. Services will follow at 11a.m. with Dr. James McGaughey officiating.

Interment will follow at Barrancas National Cemetery located at Pensacola Naval Air Station.

Faith Chapel Funeral Home North has been entrusted with arrangements.

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