Bobby “Bob” Gene Garrett, age 81, of Winder, GA, passed away Sunday, July 28, 2013. Born to the late Dewey and Bertie Cruce Garrett, Mr. Garrett was preceded in death by his wife Elaine Phillips Garrett; brothers, James Garrett, Harold Garrett, and Jessie Garrett. Mr. Garrett served his country faithfully in the Army during the Korean Conflict, he was the former owner of Garrett Construction and retired from the University of Georgia as a carpenter. Mr. Garrett was also a member of Morningside Baptist Church. Survivors include his daughters and sons-in-law, Cathy and Ken Grindle of Athens, GA, Connie and Michael Graves of Lawrenceville, GA, Christy and John Coddington of Winder, GA, Cindy Riyal of Winder, GA; grandchildren, Amy Colson, Garrett Coddington, Jackson and Kaylin Royal; great-grandchildren, Kennedy and Kassidy Colson; brothers, Duane Garrett of Winder, GA, Bill Garrett of Winder, GA, Donald Garrett of St. Louis, MO; sisters, Colleen Winkler of Cleveland, GA, Carolyn Crane of Jefferson, GA. The family will receive friends from 6:00-9:00 pm on Monday, July 29, 2013 and from 2:00-4:00 pm on Tuesday, July 30, 2013 at Smith Funeral Home, Winder. The funeral service will be held at 4:00 pm on Tuesday, July 30, 2013 in the chapel of Smith Funeral Home with Reverend J.L.Yopp and Bro. Steve Roberts officiating. Smith Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
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