ABERDEEN - A graveside service for James (Jimmy) C. Garrett, 80, who died Saturday, January 7th at The Homeplace in Saltillo, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 10th at Odd Fellows Cemetery in Greenwood, Mississippi with Minister Tommy Kelly officiating.
  Mr. Garrett was born in Arkansas to Burton and Nova Duncan Garrett. In 1948, at the age of 17, Mr. Garrett went to work at the Federal Warehouse in Dell, Arkansas. He was drafted into the U.S. Army and served in the Korean War as a medic. After the war, he moved to Hobbs, New Mexico to work in the oil fields for two years. He then lived in Blytheville, Arkansas, where he was employed by the police department. He moved to Itta Bena, Mississippi to manage their cotton compress. In 1979, he joined the staff of  Staplcotn Company in Greenwood, Mississippi. After 17 years he retired from his position as vice president of the warehouse division in March 1996. He was recognized by the directors and officers of Stalcotn Cotton Cooperative Association for all of his efforts on behalf of Staplcotn and the cotton industry.
  He enjoyed his retirement at his home at Lake Enis before moving to Aberdeen in 2005 to be near his only brother. The past three years he resided at The Homeplace in Saltillo, where he was lovingly cared for. His family is grateful for the care given by North Mississippi Hospice. Although for years he was unable to speak, he could still produce that killer smile. Jimmy enjoyed family, fishing, golf and cooking outdoors.
  He leaves two daughters, Rita Lanning and husband, Gene of Denton, Texas and Stephanie Garrett of Greenwood; a son, Dr. Randy Garrett and wife, Renee of Clifton, Virginia; a step daughter, Margaret Elise Putman of Humble, Texas; two step sons, Dr. Wesley Clemments of Brandon, Mississippi and Robert Clemments of Atokia, Tennessee; a brother, Jerry M. Garrett and wife, Sharon of Aberdeen; his mother-in-law, Maggie Brownlow of Carrolton, Mississippi; his sister-in-law, Aileen Sanders and husband, Raymond of Greenwood; seven grandchildren, Joel, Stacy and Nathan Garrett, Kara and Wade Lanning, Sara Beth and Blain  Clark; two nieces and one great niece, and his close friend and business associate, Jack Traynham of Greenville, South Carolina.
  He was preceded in death by his parents, former wives, Louise Howard Garrett, Beulah Hawkins Garrett and Margaret Brownlow Garrett and cousin, Henry Gosa.