of Little Rock, AR
September 10, 1930 - April 20, 2017
Howard Ray Garrett, 86, of Little Rock, passed away Thursday, April 20, 2017 surrounded by his family. He was born September 10, 1930 in Farmington, Arkansas to the late, S.L. and Lillie Garrett. He grew up in Prairie Grove, Arkansas.
He was preceded in death by three brothers, Algie, Earl and Ivan and two sisters, Sylvia and Tena Mae.
Ray is survived by his wife of 57 years, Patsy Garrett; son, James (Robin); daughter, Beverly Neal (Chip); two grandsons, Garrett Neal (Riley), Matthew Neal; two granddaughters, Payton Loundy (Ryan) and Dara Garrett; four great-grandchildren, Ayden and Avery Neal, Gabriel Garrett and Elizabeth Loundy; and three sisters, Marjorie Shelley, Melba Garrett and Maxine Allen.
Ray worked 64 years in construction, as an equipment operator. He retired at age 82 from Moyer Excavating and Trucking Company for whom he worked over 20 years.
Although he was a workaholic, he enjoyed gardening and bowling. He gardened in big numbers such as 75 to 100 tomato plants plus other vegetables; this allowed him to generously share with friends and neighbors. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing and attending sporting events that included his children and grandchildren.
Funeral service will be 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 25, 2017 at Roller-Chenal Funeral Home Chapel, 13801 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock, Arkansas 72211, (501) 224-8300. Visitation will be 4:00-6:00 p.m. prior to the service. Burial will be 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, April 26, 2017 at Sharp Cemetery in Prairie Grove, Arkansas.
Memorials may be made to Alzheimers Association, https://act.alz.org.
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5 Condolence(s)
Curtis and Tina Moore
Tuesday, April 25, 2017
We are so sorry for your loss, we were just talking about Mr Ray the other day , Curtis just loved him, they worked together at Moyer's for a long time, we always laugh when the weather man gets the weather wrong , Curtis and Mr Ray would say they could be weather guy's because it doesn't matter if you get it wrong , he will be missed especially the little new potatoes he gave us, heaven gained another angel.
nancy foley
Tuesday, April 25, 2017
To the family of Howard Ray Garrett. My family sends their deepest sympathy to you. Our thoughts and prayers goes out to you. John 5:29.
Jim, Alene & Jamie Eastwood
Monday, April 24, 2017
Pat & family,
We were so sorry to learn of Ray's passing. He and Jim were such good army buddies.
Jim enjoyed the week-ends they would go to Ray's home.
You are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Jamie Pruitt
Sunday, April 23, 2017
We're saddened to hear of your loss. Please know that we are praying for each of you during this time.
Lynn Springfield
Saturday, April 22, 2017
Pat, my thoughts are with you and family today. May God bless and comfort you at this time. I will miss my visits with Ray and our talks about his work, gardening, and his grandchildren, but I know that he is in a much better place today. God bless.