Cecil "Ray" Garrett Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Age 83 of Hendersonville went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, September 9, 2020 at his home. He was born September 2, 1937 in Sumner County, TN to Robert Elmer & Allie Hardaway Garrett. He worked in the maintenance department of the Ford Glass Plant until his retirement. He loved farming and gardening and was an avid Atlanta Braves fan. Ray was a member of New Hope Baptist Church and Goodlettsville Masonic Lodge #271. He is preceded in death by his parents; infant daughter, Melissa Garrett; son, Mike Williams; sister, Ruth Bolton; 5 brothers, Clyde Garrett, Floyd Garrett, Porter Garrett, J.D. Garrett and infant brother, Homer Garrett. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Betty Garrett, Hendersonville, TN; son, Tim (Bonnie) Garrett, Old Hickory, TN; daughers, Regina (Barry) Harshaw, Goodlettsville, TN and Teresa Patton, Hendersonville, TN; brothers, Clifton Garrett, Paul Garrett & Willard Garrett, all of White House, TN and Roger Garrett, Goodlettsville, TN; sister, Sue Ann Williams, Hendersonville, TN; 7 grandchildren, Jason, Missy, Hannah, Olivia, Brennen, Heather and Kayla; 5 great-grandchildren, Austin, Addi, Ensley, Bonnie & Cooper. Funeral service is scheduled for Saturday, September 12, 2020 at 11am in the chapel of Austin & Bell Funeral Home in White House with Bro. Duane Wray officiating. Interment will follow in Old Beech Cemetery with family serving as pallbearers. Visitation is planned for Friday, September 11, 2020 4-8PM and Saturday, September 12, 2020 9-11AM at the funeral home A Masonic Service is scheduled for Friday, September 11, 2020 at 7pm in the chapel. ARRANGEMENTS ENTRUSTED TO AUSTIN & BELL 533 Highway 76 White House, TN 37188 (615)672-5000 www.austinandbell.com

Cecil "Ray" Garrett

September 2, 1937 - September 9, 2020