Terry’s Metropolitan Mortuary | Talladega, AL

Obituary For Detrolia Garrett

Funeral service for Deacon Detrolia Garrett of Alpine, 83,will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, April 29, 2022, at St. Campbell Church Missionary Baptist Church. Reverend Richard Fair will deliver the eulogy. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Deacon Garrett will lie in state at the church one hour prior to the service. Visitation will be held from 1-7 p.m. on Thursday, April 28, 2022, at the funeral home.

On the 10th of August, 1938, in the Alpine community of rural Talladega County, Alabama, Savannah “Bud” Garrett and Artencius Nix Garrett welcomed a son they named Detrolia to their family.

Mr. Garrett was a lifelong member of St. Campbell Missionary Baptist Church. During his tenure, Detrolia has served as the chairman of the Deacon board, member of the Trustee board and president of Choirs 1 and 2. He also used his vocal gift to sing with the Silver Stars. Mr. Garrett completed his education in the community school and found a career with the Birmingham Housing Authority. On September 30, 1961, Detrolia took the hand of the former Mary Barclay in holy matrimony and together they became the proud parents of five children. During his spare time, Detrolia enjoyed singing, hunting and fishing. When his name was mentioned, people also associated him with his gardening skills which captured their attention especially for the size of the greens he would grow.

On the morning of Sunday, April 24, 2022, Detrolia had gotten tired from his labors here on Earth. The Lord took notice of his worn frame and decided that it was time for him to rest in his arms. He was preceded in passing by his parents, Savannah Garrett, Sr. and Artencius Garrett; and seventeen siblings, S. V. Garrett, W. T. Garrett, Thomas Garrett, Clarence Garrett, Julius Hutchinson, Katie Calhoun, Alfruth “Head” Garrett, Gertrude Garrett McKenzie, Ruth Garrett, Moody Garrett, Daniel Keith, John Willie Keith, Sr., M. C. Keith, Salonia Garrett, Irene Garrett Morris, Annie Laura Welch and Janie “Tee” Garrett.

Detrolia leaves his loving wife of 60 years, Mary Garrett of Alpine, Alabama; five children, Tracy (Frank) Lawson of Tuscaloosa, Alabama, Connie Hutchinson of Huntsville, Alabama, Detrolia (Ella) Garrett, Jr. of McDonough, Georgia, Quincy (Sarah) Garrett of Lincoln, Alabama and Tony (Tamara) Garrett of Montgomery, Alabama; twelve grandchildren and seven great grandchildren; one sister, Minnie Jones of Alpine, Alabama; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Guest Book

To the Detrolia Garrett family,even as we mourn we can remember the good times,be comforted by love,and celebrate a life well-lived.with deepest sympathy Dessie Smith/Indianapolis Indiana.

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The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all . Revelation 21 To the Garrett family from the Smith family Pleasant Grove,AL

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Dear family, we share your lost, we moan with you, but remember when you love someone, they are forever with you. Death is a new life and your love one is at a place of eternity and when it's time, we'll see him again. John 14:3...that where I am, there ye may be also. Love, Helen Garrett Pankey and family; The Dubose family; and The Coleman family.

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Thoughts and prayers with the entire Garrett family during this time.

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Great man RIP SIR❤

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It is our prayer that God will continue to give you and your family strength during this time. For we know to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. We will cherish the memories. Rest in the arms of the Lord. Rev. Richard and Frances Crochran

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Praying for you all, may the Lord shower his blessings of comfort and strength in these time. My condolences to you all Zeola Moore and family

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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