Garrett Funerals and Cremations

Eugene "Gene" Edwin Thomas Jr. went to be with his Heavenly Father March 2, 2021. Gene was a short time resident of Canton, NC and attended Pisgah High School. Gene resided in Summerfield, Florida with his father Eugene Sr. at the time of his death. He was of the Baptist Faith and a born-again believer of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Gene enjoyed the outdoors and was an avid fisherman his whole life. Gene was preceded in death by his mother Carolyn Murray Whitehead. Gene is survived by his father Eugene E. Thomas Sr. (Jennifer); step mother Shirley Thomas; children, Abel Thomas, Mary Thomas, Brian Thomas and Michael Coates; mother of his children, Jessica Thomas; grandchildren,...

Frank Eugene Henley, age 80, passed away Sunday, December 22, 2019. He was born in Franklin County, Tennessee on February 6, 1939 to the late Gaylor and Mary Alice Henley. Frank was a proud Tennessean who loved his home state and the Tennessee Volunteers. He moved to Georgia as a young adult and went to work in the tire business. He spent his career managing Atlanta General Tire where he served his community, and countless friends. Frank had a genuine love for people. He was able to see the best in those around him, and his warm personality was a gift to everyone who knew him. He believed strongly in family, love of country, hard work and honesty. Frank also was an avid sports fan....

Alexander Popper died on July 24th at the age of 83 in Asheville NC. He was born in Bucharest, Romania and fled to New York during World War II at age four with his parents and brother. He graduated from Iona College with a degree in Chemical Engineering. He worked as a chemist, a salesman, and ran a successful business of distributing specialty chemicals and industrial products. Flying was one of his passions and he passed that love on to his son Eric, who is a professional pilot. His daughter Catherine, a professional musician, shared his love of music. Alex particularly enjoyed classical music, marches and chanson. He was known by all for his unique sense of humor. ...