Billy Jim Garrett

Billy Jim Garrett obituary

Billy Jim Garrett

Billy Garrett Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home - Ruston on Dec. 9, 2025.
Billy Jim Garrett, beloved husband, father, brother, and friend, age 87 of West Monroe, LA passed away on Tuesday, December 2, 2025 in West Monroe. He was born on January 11, 1938 in Calvin, LA to Ellen Carter Garrett and Douglas E. Garrett.

Billy grew up in Ward 8 in Calvin. He graduated from Winnfield High School in 1956, then furthering his education he attended Louisiana State University and graduated in 1961 with an Engineering Degree. Billy was drafted into the United States Army, during the Cuban Crisis, and was stationed in Fort Polk, LA. His engineering career was with the Army Corps of Engineers in New Orleans, LA, then later in Washington D.C.

Billy was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Constance James Garrett; and his son, Thaddeus James Garrett. Those left to treasure his memories are his daughter, Lucretia Lynn Garrett and husband Robert LeJune; brothers, Donald W. Garrett and Colvin R. Garrett; sisters, Patsy Garrett Smith, Carolyn Garrett, and Judy Garrett; numerous nieces and nephews; and a host of other family and friends.

The family will hold a private memorial service at a later date. In lieu of flowers, a memorial donation can be made to charity of your choice.

If you would like to leave an online memorial message for the family, please visit: www.owensmemorialfuneralhome.com

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Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home - Ruston

2300 West California Ave., Ruston, LA 71270

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