Billy Lee Garrett, 72, of Lexington, died Sunday, January 25, 2009 in the University of Virginia Hospital.

He was born May 25, 1936 in Rockbridge County, a son of the late Edward L. and Ethel Henson Garrett.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Tony Garrett; a sister, Peggy Wines and a brother, Bobby Garrett.

Surviving are his wife, Sandra Hartless Garrett; two daughters, Nicole Wheeler and husband, Chris and Marie Huffman and husband, Robbie, all of Buena Vista; one son, Bryan Bailey of Fairfield; three grandchildren; two brothers, Harold Campbell and Wayne Campbell of Buena Vista; five sisters: Joyce Harwley, Carolyn Vess, Linda Shafer, Mary Roberts, all of Buena Vista; and Shirley Patrick of Roanoke.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, January 28, 2009 at Bolling, Grose & Lotts Funeral Chapel with Pastor W. A. Mills officiating. Burial will follow in Fairfield Cemetery.

The family will receive friends at any time at the residence, 938 Red Hill Road and from 6 - 8 p.m. Tuesday, January 27, 2009 at Bolling, Grose & Lotts Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Buena Vista, VA.