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Obituary for Roy Lee Garrett Roy Lee Garrett
Burlington Industries Retiree Also Worked With Reynolds Chevron

Roy Lee Garrett, a resident of Rockbridge County, Virginia, was born July 9, 1928 and went to be with our Lord and Savior on December 9, 2021.

Being the last survivor in his immediate family, he was preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Norma; brothers, Harold and Jessie; sister, Louis Turner; mother, Velma Carter Garrett, and father, Garmon Lee Garrett.

Roy is survived by his daughter, Betty Tipton and husband, Robert; son, Steve Garrett and wife, Maria; grandson, Bryan Garrett; step-grandson, Adam Snider; and step-granddaughter, Kristen Bruenemen.

Roy retired from Burlington Industries after 44 years of service and also worked at Reynolds Chevron for 11 years. He enjoyed deer hunting with his brother, Harold in the mountains of Amherst County and was an avid coin collector.

Roy loved his family and friends. He never met a stranger and loved to meet and talk with people.

A graveside service was held at Rockbridge Memorial Gardens on Tuesday, December 14. Arrangements were by Harrison Funeral Home & Crematory.