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In memory of
Charles Richard Garrett
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Charles’s Foundation:
As a young man, Charles attended High School at Jackson County Training School. He was a student athlete, excelling academically and as a member of the boys basketball team. His skills would later land him on the team of Chipola Junior College. After graduating from Chipola Junior College, Charles traveled north to Atlantic City to broaden his opportunities. He soon enrolled in Perona Hall Trade school for Culinary Arts, where he would earn yet another diploma of completion. While integrating into Atlantic City, Charles met and fell in love with Judith Williams. Their love lead them to marry on July 16th 1973, and subsequently produced two beautiful daughters, Tina Louise Garrett and Alkanease Garrett. Creating a family of his own and having a new foundation, Charles’ cooking career “took off” and would lead to a wide array of opportunities. Charles’ work history included employment at some of Atlantic City’s most notable restaurant’s, from Dock’s Oyster House, where he worked for twenty-five years, to numerous casino’s as a lead cook. He was passionate about making delicious food, and remained so, well into his retirement.
His Interests:
Other than being a very good cook, Charles was also known for being a very good dancer. There are stories of him dancing for hours on end, as long as the music kept going. He was also known for his strong billiards skills. He was such an excellent pool player that he was given his nickname “Highball”. Charles was an avid sports fan, and a long-time passionate fan of the Los Angeles Lakers NBA team, and the Miami Dolphin’s NFL team.
Loved one’s:
Charles is survived by his wife of forty-seven years, Judith Garrett and his two daughters Tina and Alkanease Garrett. His remaining siblings are Alkanease Williams of Alton Florida, Cleveland Garrett of The Bronx, New York, Linda Sue Garrett of Tallahassee Florida, and John Garrett of Lake City Florida. He also has a host of nieces and nephews. Further, he leaves behind a grandson Garry L. Walker Jr. and two great grand-children Camryn and Kingston Walker. Extended friends and family members who were important in his life are Mark Anthony Mitchell (brother-in-law), Ross Mitchell (brother in-law), Linda Williams (sister in-law), Margaret Hunter (sister in-law), and close friends Edward Wright, Richard “Rock” Pitillo, and Dorothy Anderson.
Deceased family members: (mother) Virgin Mary Chambers-Garrett, (father) William Garrett, (sister) Flonita Clark, (brother) Lorenzo Clark, and (sister) Mable Godwin.
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