Eulogistic Services 
FOR 
Rev. John E. Garrett 
 
1884 
 
1981 
 
SATURDAY, JULY 11, 1981 2:00 P.M. 
CAREY HILL BAPTIST CHURCH EDGEFIELD COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA 
REV. ALFRED HOLMES, PASTOR 
 
 ORDER OF SERVICE 
 
Prelude 
 
P r e s i d i n g ..................................... 
 
Rev. Alfred Holmes 
 
Processional 
 
Final Viewing 
 
Hymn ........................................... 
 
....................... No. 490 
 
Scripture--Old Testament.......... New Testament........ 
 
. Rev. Edward Johnson ............ Rev. Eddie Key 
 
Prayer ......................................... 
 
. . . Rev. Sam Middleton 
 
C h o ir ........................................... 
 
. . " Old Time Religion" 
 
Remarks (Two Minutes--Please) C hurch ................................. 
 
. Deacon J. W. McCain Deacon Jeff Seymore 
 
C o m m u n i t y ......................... M inister............................... Spring Grove Association . . 
 
. . . Deacon Otis Corbitt . . Rev. Joseph McCain Deacon David Johnson 
Field Representative 
 
Special Rem arks.................. 
 
. Pastor Alfred Holmes Rev. G. J. Odom 
 
Acknowledgements...................... 
 
. Mrs. Georgia C. Scott 
 
O bituary....................................... 
 
. . Silently--Soft Music 
 
S o lo ............................................... 
 
Deacon J. T. Middleton 
 
E u l o g y ......................................... 
 
. . . . Rev. Thomas Scott 
 
Recessional 
 
Committal 
 
Benediction 
 
I n t e r m e n t ..................................... 
 
Church Cemetery 
 
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT 
Perhaps you sang a touching song, Or came and just sat quietly in a chair; Perhaps you sent lovely flowers, If so, we saw them there. Perhaps you sent or spoke comforting words, Or helped us to pray; Perhaps you were not there at all, Just thought of us that day. Whatever you did to console our hearts, We thank you sincerely--whatever the part. 
The Family 
 
 OBITUARY 
The Rev. John E. Garrett, son of the late Eli and Ciarinda Morgan Garrett, was born in Edgefield County, S.C., January 12, 1884, and departed this life, July 6, 1981, at Richland Memorial Hospital, Columbia, S.C. 
He was joined in holy matrimony to Mattie Boston and of this union fifteen children were born, seven of whom preceded him in death. 
In 1909 he was converted and joined Carey Hill Baptist Church, where he served as a faithful member and deacon. During this period of devoted service he answered the call to the ministry. In 1936 he was ordained and served as pastor of Carey Hill Baptist Church for fortytwo years. Also he pastored Mt. Hebron Baptist Church and Hopewell Baptist Church. He was a successful farmer and a member of Piney Grove Benevolent Lodge for many years. 
Though a dedicated husband, father, friend and neighbor, his greatest devotion was to his church and God. His abounding faith sus tained him to the end. 
He leaves to cherish his memory a devoted wife, Mattie B. Garrett; two daughters, Mrs. Willie Mae Feemste-r of Richmond, Ind., and Mrs. Josephine Gould of Washington, D.C.; six sons, Daniel W. Garrett of Atlantic City, N.J., Charlie Garrett of Richmond, Ind., Kent Alonzo Garrett of Springfield Gardens, N.Y., Fred D. Garrett of Greenville, S.C., Elisha Garrett of Hempstead, N.Y., and T. J. Garrett of St. Albans, N.Y.; two sisters, Mrs. Hettie Kenner of Jamaica, N.Y., and Mrs. Henrietta McCain of Brooklyn, N.Y.; one brother, Robert Garrett of Edgefield, S.C.: seven daughters-in-law, Mrs. Evetta Garrett, Mrs. Wilma Garrett, Mrs. Lucille Garrett, Mrs. Willie Mae Garrett, Mrs. Mamie W. Garrett, Mary Ellen Garrett and Bessie Garrett; one son-in-law, Robert Gould; two sisters-in-law, Bettie Garrett and Mary Lou Garrett; one brother-in-law, Wade Kenner; twenty-four grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. 
A LOVING MEMORY 
His life is a beautiful memory; His absence, our sorrow and grief; He sleeps in God's beautiful garden, In the sunshine o f perfect peace. 
Sometimes it's hard to understand, Why some things have to be; But in His wisdom He has planned, Beyond our power to see. 
 
 FLOWER BEARERS 
(Ushers) Carey Hill Baptist Church Mealing Grove Baptist Church Old Piney Grove Baptist Church Poplar Springs Baptist Church 
HONORARY PALLBEARERS 
Deacons and 
Funeral Directors 
PALLBEARERS 
Deacon C. W. Hammond Deacon Charlie R. McCain 
Deacon J. D. McCain Deacon J. W. McCain Deacon Frank Middleton Deacon J. T. Middleton 
Services Entrusted To Watkins, Garrett & Woods Mortuary, Greenville, S.C., 
J. H. Robinson Funeral Home, Wagener, S.C. and 
Representatives of S.C. Morticians Association