Townson-Rose Funeral Home

Obituary for Marvin Garrett


03/23/1937 - 06/03/2020


Marvin Garrett, age 83 of Murphy, NC, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 3, 2020.

Marvin was a native and lifelong resident of Cherokee County, NC. He was a son of the late Wesley and Lockie Seabolt Garrett. Marvin had worked for Wells and West as a Roofer.

Marvin is survived by his loving wife, Barbara Garrett; sons, Travis Garrett and wife Rhonda and Joseph Garrett; step-sons, Kenny Messer and wife Lorrie and Jimmy Messer and wife Melanie; step-daughters, Debbie Chambers and husband Allen and Ancy Garrett and husband Mark; nine step-grandchildren, 11 step-great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services will be held at 2pm, Saturday, June 6, 2020 at Townson-Rose Funeral Home Chapel in Murphy. Rev. Derrick Palmer will officiate. Burial will be in the Sunset Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Eddie and Bryan McDonald, Jonathan Messer, Rusty Chambers, William Phillips and Stanley Garrett.

The family will receive friends from 5-7 pm, Friday, June 5, 2020 at Townson-Rose Funeral Home.

The family request that in lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Murphy Rehab and Nursing Alzheimer's Unit, 3992 E Hwy 64 Alt, Murphy, NC 28906.

Townson-Rose Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.


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