Philip Rice Garrett

Frankllin, NC - Philip Rice Garrett, age 84, of Old Mill Creek Road, Franklin, NC passed away Monday, November 3, 2008 at a local nursing home. He was born in Irvine, KY, the son of the late McKinley and Anna Jane Rice Garrett. He was retired from sales and service for a building supply company, in Orlando, FL. He was a US Navy Veteran serving during World War II and the Korean War, and was a member of Memorial United Methodist Church.

He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Phyllis Jean Folsom Garrett; one daughter, Cherie D. Eicher and her husband Dave of Chiefland, FL and one son, Stephen H. Garrett and his wife Rita of Gainesville, FL; two brothers, Larry M. Garrett of Irving, KY and Dale W. Garrett of Garland, TX; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren also survive. He was preceded in death by a brother, Bobby G. Garrett.

Memorial services will be held Saturday, November 15th at 2:00pm at Memorial United Methodist Church, with Rev. Keith Newell officiating. The Franklin VFW Post #7339 and American Legion Post #108 will conduct military rites. The family will receive friends after the service at the Church. Memorials may be made to a Charity of one’s choice.

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Online condolences are available by visiting www.bryantgrantfuneralhome.com or by email.