D. D. Garrett Sr.
1915–2011 (age 96)
Biography
Born in 1915, D. D. Garrett Sr. spent his life in Greenville shaping a steady household and supporting neighbors through seasons of change. He kept family traditions alive even as the century moved forward and built friendships that anchored him as a reliable presence in the community.
Those who shared meals with him remember a generous storyteller whose supportive words and calm humor encouraged young people to dream, while older friends treasured his ability to listen and lend a hand. His legacy is measured in the children and grandchildren whose lives he uplifted and the quiet civic tasks he took on without fanfare.