THOMAS CUNNINGHAM GARRETT
May 11, 1939 ~ March 22, 2011
Tom Garrett passed away in Vancouver, WA, surrounded by family and friends. He was born in Nashville, TN to Walton and Martha Love Garrett. He attended Madison High School and then graduated with his BS degree from MTSU.
Tom met Sandra Hoffman in grade school and they married in the fall of 1960. The couple moved to Germany where Tom was a 1st LT in the U.S. Army.
Mr. Garrett is survived by his wife of 50 years, Sandra H. Garrett; the couples three children and their spouses: Lea-Anne (Garrett) and Scott Hucke, Portland, OR, Tom and Shannon Garrett, Puyallup, WA, Melissa (Garrett) and Bryan Witherwax, Seattle, WA; five grandchildren; one great-grandchild; five siblings and their spouses and families: Jimmy and Jane Garrett, Donelson, TN, Henry Garrett Albany, GA Betty B. and Bill Woodard, Springfield, TN, Anne and Jerry Rittenberry, Madison, TN, Nan and Tom Batey, Gallatin, TN.
A service celebrating Tom's life will be held Sat., April 16, from 3:00-5:00 at the Red Cross Room, 605 Barnes St., Vancouver, WA.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Ray Hickey Hospice House, Vancouver, WA.
Please sign Tom's guest book at: www.columbian.com/obits.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
I had the pleasure of working with Tom and Sandy at the Antique Mall in Camas, and his smile and laughter always filled the store. I once told Sandy that I thought he looked like Clark Gable and that he was handsome;
of course she agreed! I am thankful that I had him for a friend.
Odella Sanborn
Friend
April 7, 2019
I was so shocked to learn of Tom's passing today from another antique friend (Vonnie) while out shopping. He always had a smile, and that great laugh will be missed. Tom had a very unique talented way of displaying his wears, which always amazed me. Heart & prayers go out to Sandy and his extended family. A southern gentleman indeed.
Susan Stankovic
April 30, 2011
I was so sorry to hear of Tom's passing. My heart goes out to you, Sandy, and your entire family. His warmth and enthusiasm will be greatly missed by the hundreds and hundreds of people who have known him in the antiques and collectibles world, My thoughts are with you all...
Nicole Leslie
April 16, 2011
Tom was like a father to me, always a loving, giving and a true gentleman. I feel so blessed he was in my life.
Danielle (Blackburn) Jonas
April 16, 2011
Dear Garrett family, I am sorry to hear Tom has passed away. The strapping world was always fun to have Tom stirring things up for years.. with his smile, competition, and pricing... well, our world was always revolving. I worked for A J Gerrard for ten years and Carlson Systems for almost another ten years... and Tom was always around... The Lumber Clinic show every year, the constant competing to keep the good customers. Tom was always a gentleman and always smiling. Sorry to lose your dad, Tom. He was a good person. My thoughts and heart go out to you all. Take good care,
Molly Miner ( previously Butler)
April 15, 2011
Always with the smile, the compliment, the story and the laughter... the pat on the back, the warmth, the generosity. Always making you feel special... like the world is a better place, not because he was in it, but just because. The fact is, however, that the world was a better place between 5/11/39 and 3/22/11. That's the problem with awesome people: you can really feel it when they leave.
April 15, 2011
Lea-Anne Garrett Hucke
April 14, 2011
I'm so sorry for your loss - I knew Tom from frequent visits at Goodwill before I moved. He spoke of his wife & family often in our chats. He sure loved you all. He was a kind soul and everyone was his friend. I was privileged to know him.
Ravae Varner
April 13, 2011
Thanks for sharing Tom with us on Sunday's at the flea market. He always had a smie for us. Our sympathy to his family.
Jeanie & Wayne Arbour
April 13, 2011
Tom's presence has been missed at the flea markets. My sympathies go to his family and friends.
Vonnie Endresen
April 13, 2011
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