Mike served 20 years in the U.S Army. After retiring, Mike continued to serve the military family in AAFES, for 12 years, starting in the computer and tech department, working up to assistant manager of the Fort bliss PX. After this second retirement, and not content to sit still, Mike became a vendor for the Jim Terry Group.
Mike was preceded in death by his parents and his sister Mona Sims. He is survived by his wife Viola, his sister, Loreta; children Michael K Garrett, Michael Garrett, Rick Steup, Nicole Weidermann, John Garrett, Michael M. Wolff, Jennifer Wolff, and Heather Deisbeck. grandchildren Reggie,Vonalia, Maleek, Destiny, Vanessa, Kristy, and Jeremy ; great grandchild Austin, and a host of nieces and nephews.
Mike enjoyed woodworking, building projects, working with computers, hot wheels, traveling with Vi, spending time with family, and especially playing with the children.
