LTC Robert Garrett (US Army Retired)

On Wednesday, September 28, 2022, Robert Paul Garrett, devoted and intensely beloved husband of Jo Jensen, transitioned from this world at the age of eighty-three. Bob was born in Del Rio, Texas to Olean and Andrew Garrett. After graduating from Del Rio high school, he attended Texas A & M University for one year before receiving an appointment to the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. Along with his fellow West Point cadets, Bob was honored to march in the inaugural parade of President John F. Kennedy, who was also the guest speaker at Bob’s USMA graduation in 1962.

After graduation Bob served in and subsequently retired from the U.S. Army after twenty years, which included two tours of Vietnam, where he served as commander of the 1st and 27th Company B Infantry Regiment (Wolfhounds). Bob earned numerous medals during his military career: Silver Star, Legion of Merit, 5 Bronze medals, Purple Heart, Meritorious Service, and several other Service Commendations. He was most proud of his medal for being Commander Company B, 1st and 27th Infantry. Additionally, Bob authored the book, A Wolfhound Reminisces, depicting the three-day Vietnam Battle of Attleboro.

Sue Butterick (his first love) and Bob were married in 1962 and welcomed two remarkable daughters: Laura Ellen Driscoll of Deerfield, New Hampshire, and Amy Elizabeth Gliniak (husband, Matthew Gliniak, Jr.) of Southampton, Massachusetts. Bob is also survived by his brother, Lynn Garrett and brother-in-law, James Davis of McKinney, Texas; a grandson, Gary Driscoll; 2 great-grandchildren, Lilly and Nathan Driscoll; a nephew, Jason Garrett McLean of Waxahachie, Texas; and a niece, Andrea McLean Beckner of Little Elm, Texas. Bob was predeceased by his younger sister, Deborah Garrett McLean in 2001.

Bob also served as Chief Information Officer for Cal Farley’s Boys Ranch in Amarillo, Texas for eight years and retired in 2004. After meeting the love of his life, Jo, they married and settled in Austin, Texas where Bob never met a cut of meat he couldn’t make taste more delicious by marinating, grilling or smoking!

This kind, patient, and humble glass-half-full man whose personal philosophy was “just do the next right thing,” will be inurned at the U.S. Military Academy, West Point, New York following a private memorial service there at a future date.

Send to someone

Share this obituary with others

https://everloved.com/life-of/robert-garrett/obituary/

Copy