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GARRETT, ROBERT LOWELL, 44
Gainesville - Robert Lowell Garrett, age 44, passed away Saturday, February 14, 2015 at Haven Hospice in Gainesville, FL after a three year battle with ALS. Robert was born in Winter Park, FL on June 23, 1970.
Robert grew up in Gainesville and graduated from Gainesville High School in 1988. After high school, Robert attended Santa Fe Community College, and transferred to the University of Florida where he received a B.A. in Exercise & Sports Science in 1996. He enrolled at the University of Central Florida and earned a Masters Degree in Physical Education in 1999. Robert finished his schooling at Barry University where he earned a Masters of Arts degree in Occupational Therapy. He worked for three years as an Occupational Therapist in Ocala, FL. He was an active member of the Gainesville Quarterback Club.
Robert enjoyed attending Gator sporting events, playing basketball, watching silly movies, playing video games, spending time with friends, and eating pizza. Robert loved to be casual in a t-shirt and flip flops. He had the uncanny ability to remember sports stats from each and every game he ever saw, as well as the day and location of each person he met.
Robert is survived by his wife, Amber Garrett, daughter Kayleigh Elise Garrett, son Thomas Hugh Garrett, father and stepmother Lowell and Sandy Garrett, mother and stepfather Gail Wells and Lane DeMontmollin, sister Cecelia Garrett, step-brothers Duane and Donald Beall, numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and close friends.
There will be a celebration of life Saturday, February 21, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. in the chapel of WILLIAMS-THOMAS FUNERAL HOME DOWNTOWN, 404 North Main Street with a reception to follow for family and friends. Interment will be at Memorial Park Central 4100 NW 39th Avenue. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to http://www.gofundme.com/k1l5e4 with all money going into a Florida Prepaid College Fund for his children, or to the local ALS Chapter in Gainesville.
Please visit Robert's memorial page at:
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funeralhome.com
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Ellen Apel-Miller
July 13, 2015
Just want to say that Robert helped me when I had my first hand surgery in 2012. It was before he retired from OSC. He truly put me at ease about the surgery and recovery and I will always be grateful to him for that. It always bothered me about what he had to go through but he was so proud of his wife and kids. He loved you all so much!
April 23, 2015
I miss my friend and will continue to pray for Amber and the children. I was always amazed at his vast wealth of trivia facts. I will miss our trips to Pronto's Pizza. Amber, he loved you with all his heart!! May God provide the comfort that only He can give. Rest well, my friend. Denise Emerson
Lakeisha Smart
February 22, 2015
RIP
Tami Owens-Ford
February 20, 2015
In my mind I still see Robert walking the halls of GHS in a football jersey a mischevous grin on his face, with that blonde hair that all the girls loved! 20 plus years has passed since I last spoke with someone I once considered one of my closest friends. I will forever hold the regret that I did not make an effort to stay in touch.
My thoughts and prayers go to Roberts family. I pray that you find peace and comfort in this time of sadness. Robert touched more lives than he will ever know,and will be missed by many people. Fly high on angels wings Robert! Until we meet again.....
Kim Ward-Amerson
February 20, 2015
No words can make this better. It is a very sad day for all his family. He was too young to go and had so much to live for. He will be missed just know we are thinking of Amber and the kids and his family senting all the love to them we can. Rest in Peace
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Helen Hyatt
February 20, 2015
Very sorry for your loss.
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Boderick Johnson
February 19, 2015
My condolences to the Garrett family in this time of rememberance for Robert. He is a part of the GHS Purple Hurricane family and will be missed. RIP my friend.
Lloyd Bailey
February 18, 2015
Condolences to the family. Our earthly bodies wear out and now Robert's spirit is free. There is no more pain or limitations. We will miss Robert at Quarterback Club
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