William Henry Garrett

William's life began December 22, 1921 in Moring, TN the son of Larkin and Oma (Benthal) Garrett. On April 29, 1941 he married Minnie Maude Bridges. He proudly served his country from 1943 to 1945 in the United States Army. After his return from the service he worked for Clark Equipment as a welder. He taught himself math and learned how to read by reading the Bible. At the age of 9 William had to be the head of the household for his family. He always had a side job in order to take care of his family. His greatest joy was his family which includes his wife of 69 years Minnie; his children Bonnie Cummins of Climax, MI, William (Marlene) Garrett of Lake Port, MI, Linda (Sam) Ioanidis of Romeo, MI, David (Karen) Garrett of Barrington, IL; sisters Mary (Jim) Weatherly, Wilimae (Bill) Price, Evelyn (Alvin) Smith, brother Edward (Ethel) Garrett , 11 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. William passed away at his home on Saturday, September 18, 2010. His family will gather with friends on Tuesday, September 21 at Yazel & Clark Chapel from 11a.m. to 1p.m. where his funeral service will be held at 1p.m. led by Reverend Orliss Terry of the Missionary Baptist Church. He will be laid to rest at Hamilton Cemetery in Decatur. Memorial contributions in his name may be directed to Missionary Baptist Church. Please sign his guestbook and leave a memory of William at www.yazel-clark.com.