Alvin Garrett Obituary

LOWELL - Alvin Charles "A.C." Garrett went to be with the Lord on Sept. 29, 2013.

A lifelong resident of Gaston County, he was preceded in death by his parents, Fred J. and Lorena Ashe Garrett, and also his wife, Zena Wilson Garrett.

Mr. Garrett worked in the Gastonia textile industry and for many years. He was a route salesman and supervi-sor for M.A. Rhyne & Sons Dairy. In his later years, he worked as a delivery/salesperson for the Gaston Gazette. Mr. Garrett was a member of the East Gold Street Wesleyan Church of Kings Mountain, NC. He loved his work, his family and his church.

Mr. Garrett is survived by: his wife, Shirley H. Garrett; one daughter and son in-law, Brenda and Douglas Sig-mon of Hendersonville; three sons, Charles Garrett of Charlotte, Bill Garrett and wife, Cathy of Kings Mountain, Larry Garrett of Gastonia.

He had nine grandchildren, Elizabeth, Jennifer, Richard, Robert, Benjamin, Adam, Zenna, Joseph and Donna. There were ten great grandchildren. Mr. Garrett is also survived by two brothers, James "J.D." Garrett and his wife Anne, Roger Garrett and numerous nieces and nephews.

Memorial services and a celebration of life will be held 3 p.m. Wednesday at East Gold Street Wesleyan Church, Kings Mountain with Pastors Scott Whitney and John Harper officiating.

The family will receive friends from 2 to 3 p.m. Wednesday prior to the service at the church and other times at the home of Bill and
Cathy Garrett of Kings Mountain.

Interment will follow the service at Hollywood Cemetery, Gastonia. Memorials may be made to Gaston Hospice, The Robin
Johnson House, P. O. Box 3984, Gastonia, NC 28054 or East Gold Stree Wesleyan Church, 701 E. Gold St., Kings Mountain, NC 28086.

Arrangements are with the South Chapel of Greene Funeral Service and Crematorium, Gastonia.

A guest registry is available at greenefuneral.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Gaston Gazette on Oct. 1, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
for Alvin Garrett

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C & W Affordable Arrangements

October 4, 2013

To the Garrett family, I'm from C & W Affordable Arrangements. I delivered a plant basket and the card must have fallen off it is from Phillip and Cindy Cartrette , Ellen Baker & family. I'm so soory for your loss and you are in my prayers through this difficult time.

The Pack Family

October 2, 2013

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
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