Garland "Gary" Jerome Garrett

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Immanuel Baptist Church
501 N. Shackleford Road
Little Rock, AR  72211
Tuesday, July 30, 2013
12:00 Noon
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Immanuel Baptist Church
501 N. Shackleford Road
Little Rock, AR  72211
Tuesday, July 30, 2013
1:30 p.m.
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Little Rock Compassion Center
4210 Asher Avenue
Little Rock, AR  72214
Garland "Gary" Jerome Garrett

of Little Rock, AR

May 14, 1955 - July 27, 2013

Garland Jerome Garrett, 58, of Little Rock, AR., died Saturday night of a massive heart attack. ''Gary'' as he was called by his family, friends and partners at Rose Law Firm of Little Rock, loved four things. He loved his God and was faithful to the Christian principles that served as a compass for his life. He loved his family, especially his best friend and wife, Cindy, his two children, Bowen and Haley and his precious granddaughter, Aubrie. He loved his friends, who came from many walks of life, and regarded the time he spent duck hunting, fishing and playing golf with them as some of his most treasured. He loved the law and the people of Rose Law Firm, where he served as the practice manager of the firm's Business Section.

Gary was a 1977 graduate of Millsaps College where he graduated cum laude after playing four years there on a football scholarship. He earned his Juris Doctor degree from Southern Methodist University in 1980, joining Rose Law Firm as an associate that same year.

At Rose Law Firm, Gary's work included practices in the areas of corporate and securities, commercial lending and borrowing, real estate and debtor/creditor law. He also assisted on litigation matters involving business, commercial and real estate issues. Gary was beloved by his partners who consistently describe him as a quiet leader and their ''go-to guy in a crisis'' for calm and wise counsel. Gary also served a term as managing partner for Rose Law Firm.

Recent professional recognitions include Gary being named as one of the Mid-South Super Lawyers, Business/Corporate each year from 2009 2012. He was also named in the Best Lawyers 2013 as the Little Rock Banking and Finance Law ''Lawyer of the Year.'' and was ranked in the Best Lawyers of America 2013, in the Banking and Finance Law, Commercial Litigation, Equipment Finance Law and Litigation-Securities sections.

Gary's life outside of work is another place his positive influence has been felt. For his family, he has been the bedrock on which their lives have been built. He has supported wife, Cindy, in every aspect of raising their two children, from church to cotillion to family trips that Gary planned meticulously as a good lawyer would. For his only granddaughter, Aubrie, he has been big Papa and she has been his helper, always knowing that his lap was the best place in the world to cuddle up and go to sleep.

Gary loved the outdoors. He was equally passionate about the friendships that have been born in the duck woods, on lakes and streams and on the golf course. His Brimstone buddies say that Gary has been a leader in managing the land and resources of their duck hunting club and a giant among them. For his ROSCOE fishing group and his golf buddies, he has provided story telling, legend making and spiritual mentoring to the men that are part of those revered circles.

In the last 15 years, Gary showed his strength and courage to all who knew him by facing a serious illness that doctors said he would never overcome. Yet, by relying on medical experts and prayer he was gratefully and ultimately healed.

Gary is preceded in death by his father, Dr. Davis Garland Garrett. Gary is survived by wife, Cindy, his two children, Bowen and Haley, and granddaughter, Aubrie; as well as by his extended family which include his mother, Joan Bagby and his step mother, Margot Garrett; his brothers, Mark Garrett (Julia); Hugh Bagby (Rhonda); Todd Garrett and sisters, Jessica Bagby; Leah Garrett Bowen (Shane) and a host of other family and friends.


The family will host a visitation at Immanuel Baptist Church at noon on Tuesday, July 30. The funeral will follow, also on Tuesday at Immanuel Baptist Church, at 1:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that memorials be sent to the Little Rock Compassion Center at 4210 Asher Avenue and the music ministry of Immanuel Baptist Church at 501 N. Shackleford Road. Arrangements by Roller-Chenal Funeral Home 13801 Chenal Parkway Little Rock, AR (501)224-8300.











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16 Condolence(s)
Haley Garrett
Little Rock, AR
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Monday, December 23, 2013

Dad,
Your funeral service was beautiful, uplifting, and powerful. You were a wonderful father and grandfather. The kindness you gave and the lessons you taught can never be taken away from the people who were lucky enough to be in your life.
With love,
Haley

Bowen
Little Rock, AR
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Saturday, August 10, 2013

Dad you are my best friend and will take the wisdom that you past down to me. We all miss you and love you more than words can describe.

Wanda Laye Noel
Olive Branch, MS
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Sunday, August 4, 2013

There never was a truer friend than Gary. My heart breaks today and every day. My continued prayers for God's mercies are with you, Cindy. I love you. I am here for you.

Janet Mullins
Starkville,
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Wednesday, July 31, 2013

Cindy, you all have been in our prayers... Our hearts are breaking with your sudden loss ...reading Gary's obituary exemplified what an amazing man he was..wish we could have been there with you. Sending Gods love comfort & peace to hold you in the coming days.. Our love & His
Janet & Larry

Shelda Muirhead
Maggie Valley,
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Wednesday, July 31, 2013

Cindy, I'm so sorry for your loss. I'm praying you will have peace during this time of grief. My God strengthen you and your family.

Victor Pinion
greenville, MS
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Wednesday, July 31, 2013

Cindy,Just wanted to let you know my family is thinking of you and we mourn your loss.

Sandi Hobart Gresham
The Woodlands,
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Wednesday, July 31, 2013

My prayers are with you and your family.

Derrick Freeman
Ridgeland, MS
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Tuesday, July 30, 2013

Cindy:

My heart breaks for you and your family over Gary's sudden departure. He had a great life, wonderful family, and will be missed by all.

As my friend and colleague David Raddin told me this
morning, I'm sure Gary and Dan Noel are already fishing on God's lake in heaven right now. God Bless.

Derrick Freeman

Causley & Nichole
Little Rock, AR
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Tuesday, July 30, 2013

Cindy and family, we are deeply saddened by your loss. Our prayers are with you.

Mary Lou (Holloway) Sorey
Brandon, MS
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Tuesday, July 30, 2013

Cindy,
Remembering Gary fondly, and keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
God Bless you all,

Mary Lou

Pete Lee
Mandeville, LA
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Tuesday, July 30, 2013

Cindy, it was an honor to reconnect with Gary after decades in Mandeville when he was visiting his mom and then at Brimstone for duck hunting in Jan. He seemed the same quiet funny Gary from high school and was an exeprt hunter and guide. I'm forever grateful for the opportunity to have shared some time and laughs with Gary.

Paula long
Little rock,
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Tuesday, July 30, 2013

Cindy,
Please know you and your family are in my prayers.
Paula long

Charla Birch
Dallas,
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Monday, July 29, 2013

Cindy, Jim and I were shocked to hear about Gary! We have so many wonderful memories as a partner and neighbors in Little Rock. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you, Bowen and Haley!

Brian Heil
Benton, AR
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Monday, July 29, 2013

A Wonderful Guy, great family friend and duck hunter. Gary was always there to help and give advise. Cindy, Haley and Bowen we are very sorry, our deepest sympathy and LOVE to you all. Brian Heil

William H. Kennedy III
Bentonville, AR
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Monday, July 29, 2013

People do not come any better. He will be missed, and that greatly, by all who know him. My best to Cindy, Haley and Bowen, and to his extended family

Kathleen Joiner
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Monday, July 29, 2013

Cindy and family: we are shocked and so sad to lose Gary. He will be missed both as a friend and partner. Our prayer is that God will surround you with his love and grace.