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William Garrett Obituary
DANVILLE, Va. - William Allan Garrett, 78, of 153 Hawthorne Drive, died Tuesday, April 13, 2004 in Danville Regional Medical Center, where he had been a patient for the past 12 days.
Born Aug. 17, 1925, in Danville, Va., he was a son of Albert Earle Garrett and Susie Blackwell Garrett.
He served in the United States Navy during World War II and achieved the rank of Full Lieutenant.
He was a graduate of the University of North Carolina and received his Doctor of Jurisprudence from Washington and Lee University School of Law. He practiced law for 54 years and, at the time of his death, worked with his sons, Joe and Martin, along with his wife, Anne, at the law Firm Garrett and Garrett.
For 19 years he and his son, Jack, had a small dance band. He was an accomplished musician, playing both the saxophone and the clarinet.
He was past president of the Danville Bar Association and the Host Lions Club. He was a former member of the Young Mens Club, the German Club and the Danville Golf Club. He was a life-long member of Mount Vernon United Methodist Church.
He is survived by his wife, Anne Martin Garrett, of the residence; four sons, Dr. William Allan Garrett, Jr. of Johnson City, Tenn., John Martin Garrett of Ringgold, Jack Walton Garrett, II and Joseph Marshall Garrett, both of Danville; a daughter, Jenny Garrett Davis of Weaverville, N.C.; a sister, Mary Garrett Glidewell of Danville; and five grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by three brothers, Thomas Blackwell Garrett, Jack Walton Garrett and Albert Earle Garrett, Jr. and four sisters, Anne Garrett Penn, Ruth Garrett Adkins, Frances Garrett Williams and Alice Marie Garrett Anderson.
Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, April 16, 2004 at Mountain View Cemetery with the Rev. Tim Rogers officiating.
The family will receive friends 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday at Townes Funeral Home and at other times will be at the residence, 153 Hawthorne Drive.
The family suggests that memorial contributions may be given to the charity of your choice.
Townes Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
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katie stone
April 19, 2004
Ann, my sincere sympathy is with you and the children. May thoughts of tresured moments with Allan bring you comfort during this difficult time. Love.
Rosemarie Linn-Huggins
April 17, 2004
Dear Mrs. Garrett & Family,
I wish to express my deepest, most heartfelt sympathy over the loss of your beloved husband and father. May God comfort you during this most difficult time.
Sincerely,
Joy & Louis Smith
April 16, 2004
Jack,Sherri & the Garrett family
Thinking of you all during this sad time.
With love & Sympathy
steve edmunds
April 16, 2004
To Jack and Family,
Our deepest sympathy from our family to yours.It was a pleasure to know Alan as a client as well as a friend.Our prayers are with you.
Steve and Patty Edmunds
Peachtree City,Ga.
Barbara Hudson
April 16, 2004
My sincerest condolences on your great loss.
Mary Lou Hagen
April 16, 2004
Our prayers are with you during this time of loss. Mama (Ruth) loved Allan dearly and wanted so much to share a kidney with him. I wish that had been possible. Love to all of you. We will see you at the services.
Mary Lou and Bo Hagen and family
aileen and kim davis
April 16, 2004
joe sorry about your father.our prayers are with you.
edgar drumwright
April 16, 2004
joe very sorry about your father.
russell davis
April 16, 2004
to the garrett family
sorry about mr garrett my prayers go out to your family
russell lee davis jr
Paul Reavis
April 15, 2004
Please accept the profound condolences of Brenda & Paul Reavis in your loss. The entire Garrett family is an uncommonly special group of people, a leading Danville area family admired by many, gifted with many diverse talents and depth, as was personified in William Allan Garrett. We are all at a loss with the passing of such a fine person.
page newby
April 15, 2004
sorry to hear about your loss,my prayers are with everyone.
Dale M. Wiley
April 15, 2004
Joe and family,
You are in our thoughts and prayers. Having lost both of our parents, Deborah and I know what you're going through. It's tough but with the support of your family and friends, somehow you will get through this difficult time. Let us know if there is anything you need.
Martha Hamlett
April 15, 2004
To the Garrett family:
My prayers and deepest sympathy are with you. Mr. Garrett was a very special person who will always be remembered by his family, friends and clients.
JOHN SAUNDERS
April 15, 2004
MR. GARRETT WAS A VERY NICE GENTLEMAN AND WELL RESPECTED WITHIN THE COMMUNITY. MY SINCERE CONDOLENSES GO TO HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS. HE WILL BE TRULY MISSED.
Jean Cook
April 15, 2004
To the Garrett family:
I am so sorry for your loss. I did not know Mr. Garrett personally but I do listen to WBTM and am very fond of Jack. May God Bless You all at this time.
Gus Dolianitis
April 15, 2004
Dear Garrett Family,
I am very saddened by Mr. Garrett's passing. He, as is your family, is very special to me and I will miss him. He relayed to me a lot of stories about things in the past that were very interesting. The last time I saw him was walking upMain Street and I realized then how much I missed seeing him on a regular basis. He was a good friend to me and I know that he will be missed by many. Gus DOlianitis
Lou Bowman
April 15, 2004
So sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers are with the family.....
M.J. Aherron
April 15, 2004
I had the priviledge of meeting Mr. Alan Garrett several years ago.He was a very compassionate, kind,and caring attorney. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Cynthia Wilson Guill
April 15, 2004
To the family, and especially Mr. and Mrs. Glidewell, I extend my deepest sympathy in your loss.
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