Harry W. Garrett, Jr.

Harry W. Garrett, Jr., 74, died Thursday, June 17, 2010 at the Elks National Home.  He was born in Burkeville, VA on January 11, 1936, the son of the late Henry W. and Kate Cook Garrett.  Harry held a B.A. and L.L.B. from the University of Richmond.  Harry served as Bedford Commonwealth Attorney for 12 years.  He attained the rank of Advocate with American Board of Trial Advocates and was recognized by the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyer in America.  Harry served on Virginia State Bar Counsel.

Harry was a charter member of the Blue Ridge Chitterling Club, a charter member of the Gobbler Club of Bedford and a member of the Chitterling Club of America.  He helped organized the first Loopers known as the Sweathogs.

Harry served as a Captain in the U.S. Army Reserves.

Harry is survived by his wife of more than 50 years, Mary Jean Simpson Garrett; his four sons, H. Walker Garrett, III and wife Erin, Carter B. Garrett and wife Heather, J. R. Clay Garrett and wife Tricia and Thomas S. Garrett and wife Sharon; seven grandchildren Foster, Tucker, Lucie, Bo, Scott, Jackson and Abby.

Harry loved life and lived it to the fullest.

Visitation will be held at The Historic Avenel, 413 Avenel Avenue, on Friday, June 18, 2010 from 5-8 PM.  A celebration of Harry\"™s life will be held on Saturday, June 19, 2010 at 2 PM at St. John\"™s Episcopal Church, 314 N. Bridge St., Bedford, VA 24523.

In lieu of flowers, please consider The National D-Day Memorial Foundation, PO Box 77, Bedford, VA 24523 or the Elks National Home, Special Care Unit, 931 Ashland Avenue, Bedford, VA 24523.

Arrangements by Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Bedford, 586-3443.