Rodney Warren Garrett

Rodney Warren Garrett, age 55, of Sanger, passed away on February 14, 2022, in Dallas, Texas. 

Born September 23, 1966, in Denton, Texas, to Carl Leonard Garrett and Pauline Henderson.

A 1985 graduate of Sanger High School, Rodney was an all-state athlete in multiple sports but was a true star on the football field, receiving a football scholarship to Trinity Valley Community College in Athens, Texas, followed by the University of Kansas in Lawrence, Kansas.

Rodney later met Dana, his future wife, at Texas Women’s University in 1988.  

Rodney began a career in Health and Human Services, working several years at the Denton State School, providing services for persons with disabilities.  He then began a twenty-year career with The City of Sanger.  Rodney married Dana Kathleen McKenna, the love of his life, on November 21, 2019, in Denton.

Rodney loved spending time with his children, grandchildren, friends, and family.  He greatly enjoyed fishing and watching as many sports as possible, especially football.

Survivors include his wife, Dana; mother, Pauline Garrett; sons Bradford and wife, Nicole, Aaron, Caden, and Tryson.  He is also survived by siblings Leonard Medcafe and Cal, Carla Garrett, Mona Hodges, and Calani Garrett.   His four grandsons, Warren, Maxwell, Asher, and Kamdyn, also survive him.  He is preceded in death by his beloved father, Carl Garrett.  

The Garrett family will receive friends from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Sunday, February 20, 2022, at Coker Funeral Home, 403 Pecan Street, in Sanger.  Funeral services will begin at 2:00 pm on Monday, February 21, 2022, at the First Baptist Church, 708 S. 5th Street, in Sanger. 

Service arrangements are with Coker Funeral Home in Sanger.  You may offer condolences online at www.cokerfuneralhome.com.