Lewis Carroll "Bo" Garrett went to be with the Lord on October 31, 2021 at the age of 89. He was preceded in death by his mother, Edna Garrett; father, Lazelle Miller Garrett; wife, Betty Jane Garrett; grandson, Russell Beaumont Conner.
He is survived by daughter, Cheryl Garrett Conner; son, Douglas Carroll Garrett; granddaughter, Whitney Elizabeth Conner; wife, Joan Vickers Garrett.
Bo went to Central High School in Jackson and retired from Georgia Tech. Upon retirement, he enjoyed motor home travel, hunting and fishing. Bo was proud of his time in the Army serving with the 82nd Airborne Division. He was passionate about his support of the Military. He served the Mississippi State Guard as CSM and was awarded The Distinguished Service Ribbon and The Mississippi Emergency Service Medal. Bo had a quick wit and always found a way to have fun. "Carefree Bo" will be remembered well.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, November 4, 2021 from 5 pm to 7 pm at Lakewood Funeral Home in Jackson, MS. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, November 10, 2021 at 1 pm at Green Lawn Cemetery in Roswell Georgia.
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