Harry James (Gus) Garrett, Jr., formerly of Midland, MI and Elk Rapids, MI, died on Oct. 24, 2020, at his home in Norcross, GA, from complications of Parkinson’s Disease while surrounded by family. He was a devoted husband and father and was a very giving man who was always looking to help a friend. Gus was born on June 25, 1943 in Baldwinsville to Alice and Harry Garrett, where he then graduated from Baker High School. He earned a bachelor’s degree from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute where he was a member of Pi Kappa Alpha. For 36 years beginning in 1965, Gus worked for the Dow Chemical Company. While he found great joy and passion in his work, it was his family that gave his life purpose. He was most at peace with the world at the family’s cottage on Birch Lake in Elk Rapids, MI working on his garden, sitting in the grass or reading the newspaper on the deck. Later in his life, he took great enjoyment spending time with his five grandchildren and as many dogs as possible.
He is survived by: his wife Ellie (Jacobs); his daughter Elizabeth (Sertl) and her husband Jim Sertl of Johns Creek, GA; his son Jim and wife Logan (McLennan) Garrett of Athens, GA; five grandchildren – Ellis, Gretta, and Jolie Garrett and Garrett and Ella Sertl; his sister, Susan (Garrett) Dimon of Phoenix, AZ; and by many nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his parents and his beloved dog, Kara.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Merrie Boone Comprehensive Care Clinic-Emory Brain Center, 12 Executive Park, Atlanta, GA30322.
