Brother Fred Boggs Garrett, 82, of Flemingsburg, passed peacefully from this world for the next on Sunday, October 2, 2022.
Born in Lewis County on January 27, 1940, he was a son of the late Willy Garrett and the late Esther Mason Garrett.
Bro. Fred was a farmer, a veteran, and a minister for over 55 years. After proudly serving his country in the United States Army, he began serving the Lord at Sand Hill Church in Lewis County. He faithfully served and passionately prayed over the congregations of Buchanan, West Virginia, and another 22 years at Petersville Church of Christ in Lewis County, and 26 years with his beloved congregation at the Crest Avenue Church of Christ in Flemingsburg.
For those who knew him, Bro. Fred loved watching his Wildcats and Reds play and working earnestly on his ministry studies. He was a devoted husband, father, and friend who held closely his spiritual family. His family’s hearts are hurting but they can see the smile on his face and in his eyes as the Lord tell him, “Well done, my good and faithful servant.”
Bro. Fred is survived by his wife of 41 years, Theresa “Terry” Turley Garrett; two step-sons, Ronnie Steele, Mike Steele and wife Mindy; and his treasured and very special adoptive daughter, Elaine Evans. He is also survived by three of his siblings, Alice Cummins and husband Donald, Wendall Garrett, and Connie Garrett; his 10 grandchildren, Ashta Stevens and husband Ricky, Cody Hester and wife Jordan, Jenna Barton and husband Hunter, Brittany Thompson and husband Larry, Samantha Lynch and husband Kyle, Hannah Steele and Levi, Emily Sanchez and husband Cesario, Jacob Gilbert, William Steele and Payton, and Blake Steele; his 20 great-grandchildren; along with many nieces, nephews, extended family members, and friends.
In addition his parents, Bro. Fred was preceded in death by six of his siblings, George Garrett, Billy Garrett, Edna Tetrick, Tom Garrett, Jim Garrett, and Linda Rice; his step-daughter, Tracy Lynn Steele Hilterbrand; and his step-grandson, Charles Valley Smith.
Services will begin at 5:00 p.m. Thursday, October 6, 2022, at Boone-Nickell Funeral Home in Flemingsburg with Bro. Darren Fizer officiating.
Bro. Fred will be laid to rest in Fleming County Cemetery.
WN Fant American Legion Post 5 and Franklin Sousley VFW Post 1834 will accord military rites.
Pallbearers include Willy Garrett, Ronnie Steele, Mike Steele, David Cummins, Randy Turley, William Steele, Jacob Gilbert, and Greg Faris. Honorary pallbearers include Wendall Garrett, Blake Steele, Denny Miller, and Larry Thompson.
Visitation will be after 4:00 p.m. Thursday at Boone-Nickell Funeral Home.
In place of flowers, please consider a donation in memory of Bro. Fred to the Flemingsburg Church of Christ (C/O Bill Rawlings, 44 Emmons Drive, Flemingsburg, KY 41041).
Friends may offer online condolences at www.boonenickellfuneralhome.com.
