Donald Garrett
August 10, 1934 - September 18, 2017
Donald “Donnie” Garrett died peacefully at his home in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on September 18, 2017 at the age of 83. Donnie is survived by his brothers, Henry Garrett and Joseph “Joe” Garrett, both of Denham Springs, Louisiana. He has twenty-one nephews and nieces, with one niece, Sherry Garrett-Soileau, being very special and dear to his heart. He is preceded in death by his father and mother, James Clinton Garrett and Eugenia “Genie” Garrett, both of Baton Rouge, Louisiana; brothers, Levi Garrett, Lawrence Garrett, and Amos Garrett; and sisters, Leanna Garrett Galloway, Alsie Garrett Booker, Elaine Garrett Owens, and Mary Elizabeth “Liz” Garrett Goff. Donnie was born on August 10, 1934 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to James Clinton and Eugenia “Genie” Garrett. Donnie was a maintenance worker for the City Parish of Baton Rouge for 45 years before retiring in 2000. Donnie loved the outdoors. He loved planting citrus trees and watching them bear fruit with which he generously shared with others. He loved painting anything and everything, but most of all he loved his family. He will be missed. A private memorial service will be held to honor his memory and celebrate his life.
Donald “Donnie” Garrett died peacefully at his home in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on September 18, 2017 at the age of 83. Donnie is survived by his brothers, Henry Garrett and Joseph “Joe” Garrett, both of Denham Springs,... View Obituary & Service Information