Mr. Richard Leon Garrett, age 82, of Thomaston, died Friday, March 8, 2024, at his residence.

Mr. Garrett was born on March 31, 1941, in Upson County, Georgia, to the late Johnny Garrett, and the late Beatrice Jackson Whiteside.  He served his country in the U.S. Army during the Cuban Missile Crisis, then went on to work for William Carter Company for 35 years as a truck driver.  He was of the Baptist Faith.  In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Peggy Carol Slay Garrett, and brother, Gene Garrett.

Survivors include his sons, Derick Garrett of Thomaston, Clint (Kim Hutto) Garrett of Thomaston, and grandchildren, Hunter Austin Garrett, Jakob Todd Garrett, and Sadie Carol-Lynn Garrett.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. from the Chapel of Coggins Funeral Home.  Burial will follow at Southview Cemetery.  The family will receive friend on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, from 1:00 p.m.- 2:00 p.m. at Coggins Funeral Home.