James L. "Jim" Garrett

James L. “Jim” Garrett, Sr., 85, of Circleville, passed away Friday, November 14, 2014 at his residence. He was born August 30, 1929 in Hocking County, the son of Nelson H. and Lucy E. (Wilkins) Garrett. He was preceded in death by his son, Bruce; his parents; sisters, Esther Gatrell, Cora Hart, Virginia Wiggins, Ruth Alkire, Gayle Stump Macklin and Edith Kneece; brothers, Ernest, Bob, Roy “Bud” and George Garrett.

He is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Linda Huffer Garrett; children, Lloyd (Nina) Garrett, Cindy (Tom) Ratcliffe, Rick (Diane) Thompson, James (Debra) Garrett, Jr., Jeff Garrett, Jerry (Sherry) Garrett, Paul (Billie) Huffer, Joe (Heidi) Huffer and Josh (Cassie) Garrett; 25 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; sisters, Mary Kneece and Elsie Wiggins; sister-in-law, Pauline Garrett; very special niece, Rita (Daryl) Reichelderfer; and very special nephew, Dr. Doyne Wiggins.

Jim retired from Container Corporation after 43 years of service. He was a member of the First Church of Christ in Christian Union on Ohio Street. He loved fishing, camping, raising rabbits, and all activities with his children and grandchildren.

Per Jim’s wishes, there will be no viewing or funeral.

Memorial contributions may be made to Heartland Hospice, 116 Morris Rd., Suite C, Circleville, OH 43113; Outreach Ministries, 6699 State Route 56 East, Circleville; or Circle of Caring, 1280 N. Court St., Circleville.

Arrangements were made with Defenbaugh-Wise-Schoedinger Funeral Home, Circleville.