Robert D. Garrett
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Robert D. "Bob" Garrett, 87, of Anderson and husband of the late JoAnn Neal Garrett, passed away Tuesday, August 9, 2022.
Born December 10, 1934, in Waterloo, Iowa, he was the son of the late Doran and Carol Murdock Garrett. He was a Commercial and Residential Real Estate Developer. Mr. Garrett attended Auburn University and received his Honorary Doctorate from Clearwater College. He was a United States Army Veteran serving as a Jumpmaster in the Airborne 11th Air Assault Division. He served on the Boards of Bob Jones University, Clearwater Christian College, the Wilds Christian Camp and Transformation Life Center. While he was a true entrepreneur with a love for land development, his passion was that of a spiritual paramedic . Nothing thrilled him more than to see Jesus deliver someone from the bondage of addiction. He taught us all to "Praise the Lord' at all times - even during the hard times. He loved the Lord and shared that love with everyone he met. His was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather - and Uncle Bob to many nieces and nephews.
Surviving are his children, Penny Crowell (Drew) of Durango, CO, Robbie Garrett (Pam) of Honea Path, Sherri Settle (Mike) of Anderson and Rusty Garrett of Anderson; grandchildren, Charlie Phillips (D.J.), Mackie Phillips (Anna), Michael Wilson (Hayden), Cory Wilson, Andrew Crowell (Jessica), Carolina Emsbach (Travis), Garrett Crowell, Marianne Powell, Mallie Plonk (William), Claire Hirte (John), Thomas Settle, Michelann Settle, Austin Garrett and Davis Garrett; great grandchildren: Alex, Sean, and Ryan Phillips; Gus and Lark Wilson; R. J. Wilson; Brooks and Gracie Crowell; Riggins and Henry Emsbach; Alethia, Everly, Luther, and Grimke Plonk; Stevie and Sammie Hirte, and siblings: Marion Keener, Michael Garrett (Cathy), Virginia Peterson, and sister-in-law, Delores Garrett and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to his wife and parents, Mr. Garrett was preceded in death by his daughter, Cindy Leigh Wilson, and his brother, George "Skip" Garrett.
Funeral services will be held at 2:30 pm Saturday, August 13, at New Covenant Church at 301 Simpson Road in Anderson, SC with Rev. Robert Garrett, Jr. officiating. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 1 p.m. until 2:15 p.m. prior to the service at New Covenant Church.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Shalom House Ministries, 349 Blake Dairy Road, Belton, SC 29627. A ministry for long-term care and recovery of women looking to leave addiction behind.
Sullivan-King Mortuary, www.sullivanking.com