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Denison Garrett Obituary
He is survived by his wife, Clotea; two sons, Denison Jr. and Michael; 5 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews.
There will be a walk thru viewing from noon until 6 p.m. on Friday, June 3, at Mitchell's Funeral Home, 1000 Howell Street, Greenville. This will be the only viewing time for Mr. Denison Garrett. Following the viewing there will be a memorial wake, held also at Mitchell's Funeral Home on Friday June 3, from 6-8 p.m. The funeral will take place at Phillipi Christian Church on the Old Pactolus Hwy, on Saturday, June 4, at 11 a.m. Condolences can be sent to the home at 1204 West 5th Street, Greenville or to Mitchell's Funeral Home.
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Memories and Condolences
for Denison Garrett
June 8, 2011
To the Garrett Family, I send my concolences, My name is
Anita Freeman and I am Loretta Pruitts daughter from Belhaven, N.C., I am very sorry to hear about your loss, May God comfort each and every one of you. I saw him a lot when I was in Greenville with my Mother and he did some work for my adoptive Parents, Zachariah and Mable B. Pierce. May God be with you.
Eldress Carolyn Ward
June 7, 2011
The Garrett Family will be in my prayers. Mr. Garrett was an inspiration to all who knew him. He always called me "a professional lady". Not because of any degrees or great at any special trade. But he always told me, people recieve you for how you present yourself. I'll miss him in the Democratic Meetings.
Gloria James Kittles
June 6, 2011
To Mrs. Garrett, DD Jr, and Michael,
I was very saddened to hear of the passing of Mr. "DD".
North Carolina has lost a greatly an admired citizen. His shoes will be hard to fill.
I grew up on East First St. and Mr. " D.D." was my neighbor on East Second St. Then known as "Downtown" area. DD Jr. was my classmate
Mr. DD, as we all affectionately called him, was a force to be reckoned with. Mr. Garrett spoke out about un- just social situations while others looked the other way and he did it with such grace and aplomb.
Mr. DD, was a "GG" that's a Gentle Giant of a man and he will be truly missed by all who knew and loved him.
To the family, just keep him in your thoughts and prayers, as I will do for you also.
Remember to just hold on to God's unchanging hands for he never makes a mistake.
RIP (Rest in Peace)
June 6, 2011
To Mrs Garrett, DDjr.and Michael, My condolence to you and your family at this diffcult time of breavement, Weeping may endureth for a night, but joy cometh in the morning. He was a Giant figure that will surely be missed by all. You are in our thoughts and prayers in the days to come.
Darlyn (Daniels) Crandell & Family
Bernita Demery
June 6, 2011
Mr. Garrett was a friend of the Demery family. He often assisted us through our career paths. We were fortunate enought to have the opportunity to enjoy the stories of his accounting business and how he managed the challenges of life. He will be sorely missed, but never forgotten. His legacy continues.
ANGELA GREEN
June 5, 2011
TO THE GARRETT FAMILY MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AT THIS TIME!! MAY YOU FIND COMFORT IN THE MEMORIES THAT YOU HAVE OF YOUR LOVED ONE! HE WILL BE MISSSED.
Barbara Willoughby
June 5, 2011
Sorry to hear of your loss. I enjoyed the stories Mr. Garrett use to tell me about my grandmother and my dad. He said every year they would come in with this big greasy brown paper bag with every thing they had purchased to be used for tax purpose. He help my father mom to get her first social security check. Grandmom died 1961 at the age of 86.Thanks for all you have done for this family. Garrett family, I promise you things will get better with time. God promised he will return to receive that which he has loaned us; thank him for that time he allowed you to spend with him. In time he will turned all those sad memories into sweet, sweet memories and you will smile your way through when you think of him. GOD BLESS.
June 4, 2011
May God continue to strengthen you during this time in your life. Mr. DD will certainly be missed as a friend and great community pillar. Sincerely, Victor Gorham, Jr and wife Mamie
June 4, 2011
To The Garrett Family,
On behalf of the late James T.(buddy boy & Olean White, the late Charlie & Bernice Green Families, I extend heartfelt sympathy to your family, during your hours of bereavement. May God forever bless each of you.
Mrs Joyce A. Green Benjamin, (daughter of Mr. & Mrs Charlie C. Green).
June 4, 2011
Michael:
We would like to express our sincere sympathy during this time of sadness..."God will continue to keep you and your family in his everlasting care". Deacon Anthony Loftin & wife- First Missionary Baptist Church, Kinston, NC
Michaels
June 4, 2011
I am sorry for the death of DD. He will truely be missed by all. Always hold your head up and rely on God to please you. Daily pray to God and ask him to give you strength to carry on.
Alfred & Lucinda Barfield
June 4, 2011
God places us all for a reason and a season; D.D. found his reason and made every attempt to impart that knowledge to all with whom he came in contact by the means necessary. He had the unique gift of sizing a person up and delivering exactly what was needed at that time. He was successful in life because he led by example, paid attention, made learning and loving a daily experience. He never lost faith in God, himself nor justice in this weary world. He will be sorely missed.
June 3, 2011
The A.M.E. Zion Church Connectional Lay Council has lost a wonderful friend and servant leader. May the arms that welcomed D.D. Garrett into heaven be the same arms that hold your heart today. With sympathy and prayers, Lula K.Howard
June 3, 2011
Our condolences goes out to you and your family. Mr garrett was a wonderful man and he enriched, and touched our lives greatly. God bless u in your time of sorrow. Melvin and Brenda Tyson
Leroy/Ella Telfaire
June 3, 2011
Our community and many, many surrounding communities have lost a great spiritual warrior;however he is now heaven's gain. We have learned much from our friend and mentor. Thank you, his family for allowing us to share with you in his wisdom. great character amd leadership. He will be greatly missed;however;we MUST continue to remember and keep his legacy alive. May God continue to Bless and keep you.We do share in you sympathy and keep you in our prayers.
Olga Mike
June 3, 2011
God bless you Garrett family. I do have such fond rememberances of Mr.& Mrs. Garrett. Special condolences to her on the loss of her life long love and partner. He recommended me for my first job when I relocated here in 1980. He was a stately and kind gentleman and will be missed by many in Greenville and surrounding communities. Thank you for sharing him with us. Please find consolation in the many memories you share; but in also in knowing that he was a blessing to countless people and that he left his mark in the earth.
Claude White
June 3, 2011
Sympathy is extended to the Garrett family in the loss of cousin D.D. Garrett. He will be sorely missed from the Garrett-Sumrell-Whitehurst Family Reunions.
Shady Clark, Jr.
June 3, 2011
To The Garrett Family:
May the LOVE of God comfort your hearts in this time of sorrow. Mr. Garrett was a GIANT in this state and nation. America misses him already.
June 3, 2011
Mt.Calvary FWB Church and Bishop and Lady Brown extend our sorrow for your lost, know that your family are in our prayers. Mr. Garrett will be missed in this community.
Mt. Calvary FWB Church
E. Ramona Brown
June 3, 2011
May the Spirit of the Lord comfort you during your time of mourning. May the memories of your loved one sustain you.
Curmilus Dancy II
June 2, 2011
Read Eccles. 3 and know, “To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:� Life Fully Paid Member Rocky Mount Branch NAACP
PRES. DELORIS THOMAS
June 2, 2011
A.M.E ZION NORTH CAROLINA CONFERENCE USHERS EXTEND OUR HEARTFELT SYMPATHY.
WE WILL SURELY MISS THOSE LOLLIPOPS
MR.DD WOULD BLESS US WITH, FOR DOING SUCH A FINE JOB HE WOULD SAY.HIS LOVING KINDNESS WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED,MAY THE PEACE OF GOD BE WITH YOU ALWAYS.
Patricia and Dennis Suggs
June 2, 2011
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Skip McCall
June 2, 2011
Mr. D.D. Garrett has been a true soldier on the battlefield for justice and civil rights. He gave his all to uplift God's kingdom right here on earth. We will miss him dearly but will cherish his memory forever. May God grant a special blessing of comfort and peace to his family.
June 2, 2011
Mother Garrett and family, please know that our prayers are with you at this time. Brother Garrett has really left a legacy that can never be replaced. Keep trusting in the Lord for all your comfort. Be blessed of the Lord at all times.
Walter Brown
June 2, 2011
This word of condolence is in memory of a highly distinguished graduate of North Carolina College for Negroes NCCU), the institution from which I also graduated. God love you. Walter M Brown
Nell Lewis
June 2, 2011
Be strengthened by the legacy of inspiration, faith, and perseverance that lives on in those of us who were blessed to know Mr. D.D. Garrett. You remain in my thoughts and prayers. Stay strong.
Gloria Spence
June 2, 2011
We will cherish the memory of Mr. D. D. Garrett. He was a great asset to the A.M.E. Zion Church, to York Memorial A.M.E. Zion, to the Lay Council and of special significance he was a very vital part of the Christian Education Department. I am better for having known him. May God bless.
Marian McLean
June 2, 2011
To the Garrett Family: Our sincere thoughts are with you during this time. Mr. DD was an inspiration to all who came in contact with him and he loved his church. He will surely be missed around the walls of Zion.
Doris H. Harris
June 2, 2011
June 2, 2011
To the Garrett Family,
God is with us when we need Him most, a very present help in times like these. Brother Garrett was a great man, a Great Zionite who had a positive impact on the life of our family when we were growing up in the Church. Please accept our deepest sympathy.
Doris H. Harris and "Joe"
Ft. Barnwell Community (Dover, NC)
Brother John Lloyd
June 2, 2011
Mrs Garrett, DD jr, and Michael,
Take comfort in knowing that your loss has impacted the total community. As a brother in Omega, Brother Garrett exemplified to the fullest the Cardinal Principles of the Fraternity as a husband, a father, a community activist, as a business leader, and as a role model. He has worn many hats and has travelled many unchartered miles earning a well-deserved rest. Thanks for allowing him to share his life with us.
God will walk with you during this difficult period and time will help to ease the pain.
Ken Hammond
June 2, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of bereavement. Mr. Garrett was a giant of a person with a very generous heart. Pitt County has lost one of its jewels.
Pastor Ken Hammond
Union Baptist Church
Durham, N.C.
Cleola Johnson
June 2, 2011
I am sorry to hear about the death of Mr. Denison D. Garrett. The citizens of Pitt County has loss a great community leader. Mr. Garrett was an inspiration to all who knew him and he will be dearly missed. I had the pleasure of meeting "D.D." as he was affectionately known as, many years ago at Pitt Community College. As we pause to thank God for the longevity and wonderful life of Mr. Denison D. Garrett, let us not forget that tender promise of Christ when He said, "For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith." - II Timothy 4:6-7 King James Version. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with the family during this time of sorrow. Sorrowfully submitted.
James[Boot] Yarrell
June 2, 2011
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Darlene King
June 2, 2011
Please know that you are in my prayers and thoughts. May you feel God's each day, especially during these difficult times.
June 2, 2011
Mother Garrett & family you have our prayers, thoughts and especially our love. You have been a great friend and woman of God who stuck by your husband. I pray that God will continue to bless you in this time of his moving. I love you and you have inspired me. Sandra Parker, Last Days Harvest COGIC, your other church family.
June 2, 2011
To the Sister Garrett,
Earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal
Marques Harrington
June 2, 2011
To the Sister Garrett,
Earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal
Dr. Montrose A. Streeter
June 2, 2011
May the thoughts and prayers of others bring you comfort as the Holy Spirit sustains you. There is a blessed rest for those who sleep in Jesus. God knows your hurt. He sees your pain. He cares for you.
Peace and Blessings,
TERRENCE CLEMONS
June 2, 2011
A giant has gone.Now the life he lived must be carried on by all the soilders that dare walk in the footsteps of this mighty warrior. HERE O LORD IS YOUR GENERAL MR.DD.
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