Obituaries/Michael Garrett

Michael Garrett

February 28, 1955
March 30, 2020
Age 65
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" Michael Keith Garrett of King George, Va died in his home March 30, 2020 following a valiant battle with liver cancer. Surviving him are the love of his life and devoted caregiver for 40 years Sue Garrett and their fur babies Jack and Jill. Also survived by his brother Robert E. Garrett (wife Marsha) of Oxford NC., and a multitude of nieces and nephews and in-laws he loved so much. David and Kathy were his best friends for 40 years.
Preceding Mike in death are his dad and mom Harry and Gail Garrett of Windsor, NC. And brother Martin Garrett of Roanoke, Va (survived by his wife Glynnis Garrett).
Mike was born February 28, 1955 in Bristol, Virginia. He was of Christion Faith. He was a Vietnam War veteran of the US Navy who served aboard the USS Constellation. He is retired from Naval Space Command, NSWC, Dahlgren Division. In retirement he drove a bus for King George County Public Schools. “Mr. Mike loved his kids and his elementary age passengers loved “Mr. Mike”.
Mike was a lifetime Harley owner. He and Sue loved their time riding. He enjoyed rving, boating and traveling. The Outer Banks, the Florida Keys, the coast of Maine and Canada provided the many days of pleasure in life together. He was a man of the sea.
Memorial gifts should be directed to Capital Caring Health of Fredericksburg, Va. 111 Olde Greenwich Dr. Fredericksburg Va 22408.
Deepest appreciation goes to his Hospice Care Team, Nurse Bobby, Dr. Keerbs and Social Worker Mary.
Mike Davis for building wheelchair ramps overnight for Mike.
Kathy Bell for picking up prescriptions and sharing her meals.
Everyone for their love, support and prayers.
Plans for a memorial service will be announced at a later date. Virginia Cremation Service are responsible for his final arrangements.’
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Services will be announced at a later date.

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We were best friends for a time. Wish I had been there for you. See you in the hereafter.
- Jimmie - Brad

"I am standing upon the seashore. A ship at my side spreads her white sails to the morning breeze and starts for the blue ocean. She is an object of beauty and strength.I stand and watch her until at length she hangs like a speck of white cloud just where the sea and sky come to mingle with each other. Then someone at my side says: 'There she is gone!' 'Gone where?' Gone from my sight that is all. She is as large in mast and hull and spar as she was when she left my side and she is just as able to bear the load of living freight to her destined port. Her diminished size is in me, not in her. And just at that moment when someone at my sidesays: 'There she is gone!' There are other eyes watching her coming, and other voices ready to take up the glad shout; Here she comes. !' And that is dying. By Henry Van Dyke. I claim the promises of the words of our Lord, Jesus Christ, "My sheep hear my voice and come to me. I hold them in my hand and no man can remove them from me."
- Sue Garrett

AFTERGLOW “I’d like the memory of me to be a happy one. I’d like to leave an afterglow of smiles when life is done. I’d like to leave an echo whispering softly down the ways, of happy times and laughing times and bright and sunny days. I’d like the tears of those who grieve, to dry before the sun of happy memories that I leave behind when life is done.” All our love thoughts and prayers, to our Aunt Sue, their fur babies, and the entire Payne and Garrett families. Love Always, Aubrey, Cali, Josh & Jess
- Josh & Jess DeLongis

What we once enjoyed and deeply loved we can never lose, for all that we love deeply becomes a part of us. Rest easy dear friend, until we meet again. Much love, Dave and Kathy Bell
- Kathy Bell

I am sad to hear of Mike’s passing. He was a special man. Be at peace. Love, Bob J.
- Robert Jones

I am too fond of the stars to fear the night.... Galileo though you are not here now, the impact of your presence in our lives is intertwined forever. Your love was steady, true and real. Thank you for always being there . You are forever a part of who our family is and we are grateful.
- Linda Donahue

My sympathies to Sue, family and friends. I worked with Mike for a couple decades at Dahlgren: he was a hard worker, a passionate human being, and dedicated to his wife, flag, furbabies and nation. He and his gifts are missed.
- Michael L Patrick