Thurman Hersh Garrett

In Loving Memory

Thurman H. Garrett was born on October 13, 1940 in Haskell, Oklahoma to the parents of Ruby and Homer Garrett who proceeded him in death.  His wife of 44 years, Sandra Batie-Garrett also proceeded him in death.

Thurman accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at Olivet Institutional Baptist Church under the leadership of Reverend J.C.Bonner.

He received his education in the Kansas City, Kansas School District attending Douglass Elementary, Northeast Junior High and Sumner High School graduating in the class of 1958.

Thurman received his B.S. Degree in Drafting from Pittsburg State Teachers College in Pittsburg, Kansas.

While an undergraduate student at Pittsburg State, he was initiated into the membership of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity.

Upon graduation, he began employment with the U. S. Army Corp of Engineers, eventually settling at Western Electric and AT&T where he retired after nearly 30 years of service.

An avid domino player, fisherman and golfer, he also had a deep interest in cooking, especially barbeque and baked goods. 

Thurman loved to laugh and joke amongst his family and friends, with his greatest joy being his expression of love for each and every one of them. 

Thurman leaves to cherish his memories, his son, Bryce Garrett (Tonya), Grandson, Bryce Garrett, Granddaughter, Brielle Garrett all of Carrollton, Texas; two sisters, Erma Jean Sparks of Pomona, California and Dorothy Garrett of Kansas City, Kansas; nephew, Kenneth Garrett of Dallas, Texas; two nieces, Willanda Sparks of Pomona, California and Jocelyn Massey of Fontana, California; four aunts, cousins, special friend, LaJuanta Conway, other relatives and many friends, which include his Sumner High School Classmates of 1958.

Thurman’s inviting demeanor and infectious smile and will be greatly missed by all.

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