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John Garrott Obituary
Gallatin, TN
John Baker Garrott, Sr., age 88 of Gallatin, passed away Monday, June 19, 2017. Funeral Service will be Friday, June 23rd at First Presbyterian Church of Gallatin at 1:00 p.m., with Dr. Charles Moffatt officiating and Judge Jim Hunter, Steve Sudbury, Josh Sudbury, and Johnny Garrott speaking. Visitation will be Thursday, June 22nd at First Presbyterian Church of Gallatin from 2:00 - 7:00 p.m., and Friday, June 23rd from 11:00 a.m. until time of service at the church. Interment will follow the service at Gallatin Cemetery, with Stan Ragon, Ryan Freeman, Josh Sudbury, Robert Hunter, Caleb Dodd, Daniel Bugbee, Avery Fowler, and Houston Mason serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers are Rotary Clubs of Gallatin and the Old Men's Club. In lieu of flowers, please make memorials to the Sumner County Museum, P.O. Box 1163, 183 W. Main Street, Gallatin, TN 37066.
Mr. Garrott was born August 1, 1928, to the late Ed H. Garrott and Myra Elizabeth Baker Garrott. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by brothers, Tommy Garrott and E. H. "Bud" Garrott. He is survived by wife of 69 years, June Ditty Garrott of Gallatin; son, Johnny Garrott (Pam) of Gallatin; daughters, Jane Sudbury (Steve) of Gallatin and Betsy Hunter (Jim) of Gallatin; sister, Myra Elizabeth Choate (Chad) of Bradenton, FL; sister-in-laws, Betty Garrott of Gallatin and Sue Garrott of Gallatin; 8 grandchildren, Robert Hunter (Alicia), Rachel Dodd (Caleb), Karen Freeman (Ryan), Amy Ragon (Stan), Josh Sudbury (Chelsea), Heather Bugbee (Daniel), Olivia Garrott, and Mary Jane Fowler (Avery); 13 great grandchildren, Lily Hunter, Myra Hunter, James Hunter, Addie Dodd, Finn Dodd, Will Ragon, Jane Claire Ragon, Mia Freeman, Eli Freeman, Jack Sudbury, Charlie Sudbury, Emerson Bugbee, and Caroline Bugbee; and special mention of Saw Dust and Fat Cat.
John and his father started Garrott Brothers in 1950 and he continued working with his brothers until 1989. He was an active member of the Gallatin Noon Rotary Club for 61 years. He was the Sumner County Historian. He received the Gallatin High School Distinguished Alumni Award. He received the Silver Beaver Award, this was the award he was most proud of, and many other awards, too many to mention. Online condolences may be submitted at familyheritagefh.com. Family Heritage Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements.
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Jon (Buddy) Phillips
July 7, 2017
Johnny, Jane, and Betsy
I am so sorry for your loss. I have cherished memories of John when you lived on Lock 4 Road. As a Cub Scout, we had our meeting in the cabin behind the house. The last time I saw your father, he was cooking turkey legs with Johnny at Rosemont and doing what he loved; saving our history. On behalf of both myself and my mother (and classmate of John's), Jean Beasley Templeton, please accept out deepest heart-felt sympathies.
June 30, 2017
So sorry to learn of John's death a week ago. I remember him most at Myra and Ed's home on Nashville pike with Betsy, Janie and Johnny as children. We all enjoyed that swimming pool at the 1164 Nashville Pike home. John was generous and kind. He was Houston's best friend since he was a teenager. My love and condolences, Suzanne Mason Glasgow
Glen and Pauline Prosser
June 28, 2017
John was a historian, business leader and master woodworker, among other things. In the few times I met him, he was gracious and welcoming. I think John and his fellow historian, Walter Durham, occupied unique positions that will be greatly admired for years to come. My sincere condolences go to his family and close friends.
Lowell Fayna
June 25, 2017
Dear Jane, Johnny and Betsy and family. My heart and prayers are with you all at this time. John was a remarkable man and personal friend. I will always remember him being among the first to welcome Kim and I to Gallatin some 50 years ago, and the many nice things he did both for us and Historic Cragfont. I will also treasure the hand made furniture he gave to me and my family. Indeed, he will be truly missed by all of Sumner County. Lowell Fayna, Gallatin, Tn.
Bob and Carol Lampe
June 23, 2017
Our deepest condolences to the Garrott family. John was a blessing to Gallatin and Sumner County, and he will be truly missed by all. We appreciated how he took us under his wing when we joined the church and are honored to have been his friend.
Michael Stewart
June 22, 2017
John you welcomed me to the First Presbyterian Church of Gallatin. You supported me when I was a Elder. You are definitely a child of God. I will miss your handshake every Sunday morning. I am out of town and will not be able to attend your funeral. However, my heart will be with you. I will see you later my friend.
Alice Garrott Hooker
June 22, 2017
I have fond memories of Garrott Reunions hosted by John and June. My last specific memory of seeing him (if I'm not mistaken) was at the 2007 Reunion at Salem. Alice Garrott Hooker, 2nd daughter of Max and Dorothy Carver Garrott
June 22, 2017
Our love and condolences to June and all of John Garrott'so family. We will miss him and treasure his memory forever. David and Brenda Lile
June 22, 2017
Dear Betsy, Jane, and Johnny,
My heart goes out to you and all of your family at the loss of John. He was a tremendous gift to your family and all of us. He will be missed greatly. Rick, Linda, and Kaitlyn Murphy
karen Phillips
June 21, 2017
Dear Betsy, Jane and Johnny,
Your parents and especially your Dad have always represented the bedrock of the Gallatin community. I so admired his civic concern, activities and heart. He represents all the best that the hospitable culture of our community hopes to project. He is a great loss to the Gallatin community and I send deepest condolences from the Hooper-Phillips families. May you find peace in this time of grief and loss.
Karen Phillips
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