Obituary of Larry Nelson Garrett

Larry Nelson Garrett, 63, of Conestee, passed away on Thursday, March 15, 2018. Born in Greenville on January 1, 1955, he was the son of the late William R. and Ella J. Garrett, and the husband of Virginia Garrett. Larry loved to hunt and fish, and was an avid USC Gamecock fan. He enjoyed playing golf and spending time with his family, who affectionately referred to him as “Poppy”.

In addition to his wife, Larry is survived by his son, Joel Cabe; daughters, Jennifer Fowler (Bruce), Cindy Rowe, and Dannette Messick (Jimmy); a sister, Jo Moore; grandchildren, Amber Rowe, Brent Rowe (Jordan), Blake Messick, David Messick, Nathan Fowler, and Brooke Fowler; great-grandchildren, Kinley Cabe, Hannah Cabe, and Garrett Cabe; his brother and sister-in-law, Linda and Ashley Benton; as well as his beloved Dachshund, Ralphie. 

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Nathan Garrett; a brother, Billy Garrett; and sisters, Ann Lee and Jane Storay.

The funeral service for Mr. Garrett will be held at 2 o’clock on Sunday, March 18, 2018 in the chapel at Fletcher Funeral Service, with Rev. Tony Finney and Rev. Robert Griswold officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home an hour prior to the service, beginning at 1 o’clock. Interment will follow at Woodlawn Memorial Park, Greenville, SC.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorials be made to Pendleton Place, 1133 Pendleton Street, Greenville, SC 29601.