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Family and friends are invited to meet in the Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home and Crematory on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 for a visitation from 9-10 a.m. Due to COVID-19, a private funeral for his family will take place. For those wishing to watch via livestream, please click on the following link at 11:00 a.m. https://youtu.be/kI5ZfVGXeL8
John “Nick” Garrett passed away in the comfort of his home, surrounded by loved ones on January 6th 2021 in Racine, Wisconsin at the age of 84.
Nick was born November 2nd 1936 in Holmes County, Mississippi to the late Dan and Sally (nee Brown) Garrett. From the time he was young, Nick found himself moving from the west coast to the east coast. In 1975, while visiting his sister in Racine, WI, he met the love of his life, Lula. Nick & Lula were united in marriage, February 14, 1976 and he became an instant father to Marcia and Lenny. As a family they adopted Letisha Lynn Garrett and fostered over 100 children.
In the year of 1976, Nick gave his life to the Lord, becoming a member of the Church of Christ, and worked faithfully as a servant. He enjoyed teaching bible class, singing, and spreading the gospel of Christ every chance he could. He instilled the WORD and taught his family to always put God first.
He leaves to cherish his memory; His wife, Lula Garrett; His daughter Marcia (Wendell) Gallimore of Milwaukee, WI; His son Lenny (Cassy) Johnson of Cedarburg, WI; His Godchildren Latonya (James) Stewart, Jada Barker, and Tyrek Stevenson; His 2 sisters, Ethel and Dora Garrett of Lexington, KY; 3 brothers, Charlie Lee Garrett of Delaware, Johnny Ray Booker of Racine, WI and Frank Garrett of Chicago, IL; 19 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, in-laws and close friends.
He was preceded in death by his daughter Letisha Lynn Garrett; his parents Dan and Sally Garrett; 2 brothers CB Booker and Earl Willy Garrett and 1 Sister, Mary Lee Gray along with many family members and friends.
The family would like to give a special thanks to Darlene Giles, Tiffany Stevenson, Hospice Alliance and all their staff for the caring of Nick over the past months.
Family and friends are invited to meet in the Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home and Crematory on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 for a visitation from 9-10 a.m. Due to COVID-19, a private funeral for his family will take place. For those wishing to watch via livestream, please click on the following link at 11:00 a.m. https://youtu.be/kI5ZfVGXeL8
Christina Davis says
Sorry for your loss. Auntie lula we love you
Sis Annie Dunn says
Lula I express my heart felt condolences to you and the family. Because of you and Nick I became a child of christ I too will miss his teachings.
Love you my sister
Sis Annie Dunn
Lillian Boykin says
My deepest condolences too Lula and your family May God Bless
Townsend Family says
My deepest sympathy sending prayers and love to the family…at this needed and difficult time..
John & Faith Lott says
We are sadden by the loss but grateful that we had the opportunity to reunite at the 2019 family reunion. Hoping you find comfort and strength in Christ.
Love, John & Faith Lott
D’Iberville, Mississippi
Josephine shannon says
My condolence to the garret family may god bless every one through this sad time
Tangie says
Sending Love to you all. Brother Garrett will be missed. Love The Givens in AZ
Demeterius Powell says
Sorry for your lost of your family my condolences may RIP
Marian Adams says
My deepest condolences to you Auntie Lulu
HICKS,ROBINSON,AND MILTON says
YOU HAVE OUR LOVE AND SUPPORT.
Pam Cannon-Scretchen says
Dear Lula and family, thoughts of you and Bro. Garrett always warms my heart. I will forever remember the memories of Nick making time to cook a hot lunch for us Park High school youth! He was always kind and giving…
Rest In Peace!
Darlene M Giles says
My dears friends in Christ, so blessed to have gotten to know you both. We were always so glad to call you our brother and sister. Had such fun and blessings on our trips together. Will miss Nick as I do my Jim.
Daris J Hodges says
My deepest condolences to the family and friends of the Garrett and Lott families. I pray that God comforts you all.
Tamika Esho says
My sincere condolences to the family. May you find comfort in knowing he is now at rest. Love you all ❤
Kenny Bell Jr. says
Rip unc. Blessings to Lula and the rest of the family. Give my great grandmother Mary Lee a big hug and kiss for me.
Stanley & Shewanna Johnson says
May God provide comfort during your time of mourning.
Townsend family says
Our sincere condolences to the Garrett/Lott families. Praying God will comfort and strengthen you all
in these difficult times.
Maydell Williams says
May Deacon Garrett rest peacefully. You all are in our thoughts and prayers. You are a beautiful family and we love you.
– Maydell Williams
Mary Helena says
Nick was a kind, loving man who studied the Word religiously. He and his lovely wife, Lula, have touched the lives of countless children and I appreciate their unselfish service.
Nick will be missed. We have been blessed.
Prayers and Love to the family.
Mike david says
Sending prayers auntie
Pamela Barker says
My deepest sympathies to you and your family. Thanks for all the wonderful memories. Granddad will be truly missed. xoxo
Shamika kelley/price says
He is truly missed its bout to be a year soon but it seem just like yesterday he passed away we missed nick he spend alot of time talking to me bout the Bible and he always pull up on my kids to bring them blow pops this is a sad year last alot of family