Wallace Theodore Garrett, Jr.

Wallace Theodore Garrett, Jr.

Wallace Garrett, Jr. Obituary

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Wallace Theodore Garrett, Jr., went to be with his Lord on October 7, 2025.  He was the son of the late Wallace T. Garrett, Sr. and the late Myrtle McDaniel Garrett.  He was preceded in death by one unborn child, Morgen McDaniel Garrett.

Mr. Garrett was a devoted husband and father whom God blessed with the gift of service, doing his best at whatever work God gave him to do and not thinking himself too good to do it.

Mr. Garrett is survived by his wife of 43 years, Lorelei Bonck Garrett and son, Peter A. Garrett.

At Mr. Garrett's request, there will be no service.  Memorials may be made to Samaritan's Purse (www.samaritanspurse.org) or Charlotte Rescue Mission (www.charlotterescuemission.org).

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

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