Gene Garrett

Eugene "Gene" Roy Garrett, 73, of Crossville, TN passed away on September 28th, 2011. Family will receive friends on Friday, September 30, from 6:00-8:00 P.M. in the chapel at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home. The funeral will be Friday, September 30, at 8:00 P.M. in the chapel. Burial will be in the Lakeview Cemetery in Lenoir City, TN on Saturday, October 1, 2011 at 11:00 AM Central time/12:00 PM Eastern time.

Gene was born on December 5, 1937 to Roy and Ruby Garrett in Athens, Tennessee. He worked as a Greyhound Bus Driver until his retirement. After his retirement, he worked part time at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home for 14 years. He loved old cars, going to car shows, enjoyed camping, and attending church.

Gene is survived by his wife, Alberta Garrett; daughter, Sonya Renee Luttrell, stepsons, Jeff McDonald and Willie Threet, grandchildren, Samuel Luttrell, Stephen Luttrell, Justin McDonald, step grandchildren, Mandy McDonald, Kelsey Threet, Kayla Threet, Megan McDonald, Shelby Gene McDonald, two great grandchildren, and special friends C.W. Ramsey and John Browder. He is preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Ruby Garrett, and daughter, Elisa Jean Garrett.

The funeral was conducted by Pastor Ken Clayton and Pastor Mike Garrett with special music sung by Mike Garrett. Pallbearers are Steve Luttrell, Sam Luttrell, John Browder, Ronnie Garrett, Leon Burke, and Gary Meadows. Honorary Pallbearers are Jeff McDonald, Willie Threet, Donnie McGhee, and Ronnie Gunter.