Obituary of Raymond Garrett

Raymond Darnell Garrett, 88, of Doniphan, MO passed peacefully from this life at home on April 24, 2014. Raymond spent his final days surrounded by family and friends who were celebrating his life and love of family. Raymond was born in Ridgely, Tennessee to Billy Daniel and Lelar Beatrice Garrett on July 18, 1925. As a child he worked alongside of his family in the cotton fields of western Tennessee near the Mississippi River. It was in that area that he met the love of his life, Allie Lee Autry, and married on September 26, 1942 at the young age of 17. They spent 71 loving and dedicated years together raising 4 children and enjoying many, many grandchildren. For many years, Raymond worked on the farm and raised cattle. He also enjoyed various other occupations including truck driving, carpentry and working at Sunbeam. Raymond was able to retire from the Current River Vocational School as the building trades instructor. After his retirement, Raymond spent many enjoyable days fishing on Current River and surrounding lakes. He also enjoyed taking others fishing and introducing them to his favorite pastime. Raymond was a member of Amity Missionary Baptist church and was an ardent teacher of the gospel, spent many years as song leader, and taught Sunday school for 35 years. After Raymond was physically unable to attend church, he graciously hosted Wednesday night Bible studies with members of Amity church in his home. Raymond is survived by his wife Allie Lee Garrett, sons Gary Garrett (Delores) and Johnny Garrett (Tommye), both of Doniphan, MO, and daughters Charlotte Ormsby (Kenneth), of Doniphan, MO, and Judith Byerly (Martin) of Carrollton, TX, 11 grandchildren, 37 great-grandchildren, and 19 great-great grandchildren. Raymond is also survived by his brothers, Danny Garrett and Kenneth Hutchson, and sisters Joan Lambert and Barbara Barron. He was preceeded in death by his parents, his sister, Martha Magner, brothers, Noah & Vernon Garrett, and one great grandchild, Tyler Beline. Visitation will be held Monday evening, April 28 with family visitation from 5-6pm and public from 6-8pm at Edwards Funeral Home in Doniphan. Funeral service will be held at 2:00pm Tuesday, April 29 at the funeral home with Bro. Gaylord Harvey officiating. Burial will be at Amity Missionary Baptist Church.