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Bird Garrett Obituary
Pickens
Valdyn Romaine "Bird" Garrett, 83, husband of Sarah Finley Garrett, passed away Tuesday, May 07, 2013 at his home.
Born in Pickens County, he was the son of the late Ralph Wyatt Garrett and Clifford Martin Garrett.
Mr. Garrett was a 1947 graduate of Six Mile High School. He was formerly employed with Tinsley Crane Chevrolet in Pickens and later owned and operated Bird's Auto. He was a member of Pickens First Baptist Church, the Adult Sunday School Class where he served as Secretary and Treasurer, and was a US Air Force Veteran of the Korean War. He was also a Pickens Volunteer Fireman for 39 years, member of the SC Fireman's State Hall of Fame, President of the Liberty/Pickens Lions Club, and a District Representative with IPTAY for 25 years.
Surviving in addition to his wife, is a son, Scott Garrett and wife, Gena of Easley; and three grandchildren, Brian Garrett, Taylor Garrett, and Kelsey Garrett.
Mr. Garrett was the last surviving member of his immediate family. He was predeceased by a son, Steven Garrett; and four siblings, Vaughn Garrett, Valley Thompson, Verga King and Virginia Bagwell.
A service to celebrate Bird's life will be held on Thursday, May 9, 2013 at 11:00 AM at Pickens First Baptist Church. The committal service will be private.
The family will receive friends immediately following the service in the church sanctuary.
Online condolences may be expressed by visiting DillardFunerals.com
The family will be at the home of the son, Scott Garrett, 280 Hinton Road, Easley, SC 29640.
Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to the building fund of Pickens First Baptist Church, 406 E. Main St. Pickens, SC 29671.
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5 Entries
May 11, 2013
Dearest Sarah, Scott,Gina and family,
Harold and I were saddened to hear of Bird's passing. May all the good times bring smiles and joy to you at this time. Our love and sympathy. Harold & Shirley Stone
Curtis and Deborah Black
May 9, 2013
We did not know Mr. Garrett but we were friends for many years with Steven.We want to express our sorrow for your loss.Curtis and Deborah Black.
May 8, 2013
DEar Sarah, Scott and family,
We are so sorry to hear of Bird's passing. We send our condolences and heartfelt sympathy to you. You will certainly be in our prayers.
Love,
Bill and Nell Galloway
Barbara Trotter
May 8, 2013
Dear Sarah, Scott and family, We were so sorry to hear of Bird's passing. He will be greatly missed. I know you have lots of good memories to share, just hold on to them. You all will be in our thoughts and prayers. Our love, David and Bobbie Trotter
Royce/Ellen Walsh
May 7, 2013
Dear Sarah, Scott and family,
We were deeply saddened to hear of Bird's passing. He was such a fine Christian man of God. He was always so kind to us. We are thankful to have known him.
We ate at Bay Breezes in Hendersonville just last Sat. and thought about Bird and Sarah. They took us there to eat many years ago-- our first time there,-- and we have been going there ever since.
We send our condolences and heartfelt sympathy to you. You will certainly be in our prayers.
Love,
Royce and Ellen
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