J. T. Morriss & Son Funeral Homes

Garrett, Allen K.

Thursday, September 20, 2007

Allen Kenneth Garrett, 80 formerly of Hopewell, died Thursday, September 20, 2007 in Britthaven Nursing Home in Nags Head, NC. Mr. Garrett was born in Appomattox, VA and was a long time resident of Hopewell until retiring to Nags Head, NC. He served in the U.S. Navy during WWII, and was a longtime member of Powers Memorial Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon and a Sunday School teacher. After moving to the Outer Banks he become an active member of the Outer Banks Presbyterian Church. Mr. Garrett was preceded in death by his parents, Norman Edward and Pearl Ferguson Garrett, five brothers and three sisters. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Shirley Blanton Garrett of Nags Head, three daughters, Gwyn Rauppius and her husband Larry of Richmond, Becky DeSanto and her husband Tommy of Nags Head, Laura Lee Garrett and her husband John Vollino of Richmond, 6 grandchildren, Mary Garrett Minard and her husband Jason, John Slator Turner, Brian Allen Turner, Jesse DeSanto, Berkley Vollino and Garrett Vollino, one great granddaughter, Virginia Jean Minard, three brothers, Braxton Garrett, Randolph Garrett, both of Chesapeake, Raymond Garrett of Colonial Heights, 23 nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends Sunday, September 23, 2007 from 2:00 to 4:00 PM in the Hopewell Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home & Cremation Service. A funeral service will be held Monday, September 24, 2007 at 3:30 PM in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Dr. Andrew Martinez, pastor of Outer Banks Presbyterian Church officiating. Interment will be in Bermuda Memorial Park, Chesterfield County. Memorial contributions may be made to Powers Memorial Baptist Church, 2807 Jackson Street, Hopewell, VA 23860. Condolences may be registered with www.jtmorriss.com

Laura Lee, John and family: Please accept my heartfelt condolences and sincere sympathy on Mr. Garrett's death. There is little, if anything, that I can say even to begin to allay your grief and sense of loss. At times like this, we have nothing upoon which to fall back except our faith. I hope that the following two passages will give you some measure of comfort, as they have to me during times of sorrow. "The eternal God is your Refuge, and underneath are the everlasting Arms." Deut. 33:27. "These things I have spoken to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you have tribulation, but take courage; I have overcome the world!" John 16:33. Once again, please accept my heartfelt sympathy on Mr. Garrett's death.

Posted by: John D. Sharer at September 25, 2007 09:17 AM

Dear Becky and Family,

I am saddened to hear of the loss of your sweet father whom I remember fondly from long ago. I am praying for you all that God will be ever present with his miraculous strength and deep comfort as you go through this difficult time. My mom died in July in Hopewell, and I am trusting that your father has joined her in the place where "eye has not seen, nor ear heard, nor have entered the heart of man the things God has prepared for those who love Him." (I Cor. 2:9)

Love,
Vicky Holt Abramson

Posted by: vicky holt abramson at September 23, 2007 05:07 PM

Gwyn, my thoughts & prayers are with you and your family. We buried our Mom yesterday...the most difficult thing I've been through. Dad is handling better than Dreama and I expected. They were together for 65 years. I remember our school days together.....Mom worked at Phillip Levy & your Dad at Butterworths.
God is with them now in a better place.
My sympathy to your Mom and all.
Thinking of you,
Sandra

Posted by: Sandra Wrenn Floyd at September 23, 2007 06:16 AM

Becky, You and your family are in my prayers. May God's exceeding mercy be upon you all and may His peace that surpasses all understanding be poured within your hearts. I pray that your dad is now resting in the arms of the Almighty, where he truly is at peace.

Posted by: Joyce Flowers Henry at September 22, 2007 05:37 PM

Shirley & family,
Gary and I send our thoughts and prayers to let you know they are with you at this time. May the Lord ease your pain that is felt today and by remembering the wonderful memories all of you have shared will get you through this difficult time.
Gary said, is he the man that wore a hat to church and I said yes, then he remembered who he was. It has been a few years since I have seen you and if I remember correctly it was at a Homecoming at Powers. My mom was still alive then and she will be gone 9 years this Tuesday the 25th.
We live in Maryland, so we won't be able to attend the services, but know that the Garrett Family will be in our prayers.
Take care and Gob Bless each of you.
Patricia (Cooper)& Gary Ratliff

Posted by: Gary & Patricia Cooper Ratliff at September 22, 2007 11:30 AM