Mrs. Carole H. Runyon of Cedartown, GA passed away August 7, 2022.
Mrs. Runyon was born December 22, 1947 to the late Julian and Sara Howard. Mrs. Runyon was a member of the Antioch Baptist Church and was a member of the Optimist Club in Rockmart, GA. She retired from Suntrust Bank in Rockmart, GA. after over forty years of service.
Mrs. Runyon is survived by her husband Clyde Runyon; son Nick Ellis Runyon; daughter Kimberly Lynne Runyon; sisters Julia Ann Wright (Robert) and Becky Lynn Blancit (Jesse) and her grandchild Sofie Caroline Runyon.
The family will have a visitation Thursday, August 11, 2022 from two o’clock until three o’clock in the afternoon at the Lester C. Litesey Funeral Home. The funeral service will follow the visitation on Thursday, August 11, 2022 in the chapel of the Lester C. Litesey Funeral Home with Bro. Robert Wright officiating. The internment will be held at Friendship Baptist Church Cemetery.
The following gentlemen will serve as pallbearers: Jason Atkins, Ray Cox, Larry Dooley, Kaden Grogan, Ryan Grogan and Phillip Howard.
Mr. Johnny G. Garrett, age 79, of Rockmart, GA passed away at his home on Thursday, March 5, 2026, following an extended illness surrounded by family.
Johnny was born October 4, 1946, in Rockmart, GA, to the late Rev. Lawrence & Vivian Garrett.
On December 25, 1965, he married Faye Roberson and was blessed with 50 years of marriage. Having three sons; Mark (Donna) Garrett, Timothy (Tammy) Garrett, Matthew (Jessica) Garrett all of Rockmart. Grandchildren; Zachary (Karyl) Garrett, Elyse (Joey) Beck, Griffin (Emily) Garrett, Brady (Sydney) Garrett, Maggie Lawren Garrett and Gant Garrett. Great-grandchildren include Bella, Porter and Rosalie Garrett, Zoella and Scarlett Beck, Lyla Faye Garrett and Greer Garrett. Sisters; Martha (Max) Barber, Joyce (Tommy) Cooper, sister-in-law, Glenda Garrett. A host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives survive.
He was preceded in death by his wife Faye, his parents Lawrence & Vivian Garrett, and brother Charles G. Garrett
Johnny graduated from Rockmart High School, class of 1964.
He was a faithful and active member of Morning View Baptist Church. He loved his church and was fully dedicated to his Christian service. He served as Deacon, Ready Workers Sunday School Class Teacher, choir member, and in the past served in many other capacities. He was a charter member of National Cattleman’s Beef Association, Member of Polk County Cattlemen, Georgia Angus Association, American Angus Association and Georgia Cattleman’s Association.
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Johnny’s favorite past time was soul winning, painting, studying his Bible and spending time outside on his farm cutting grass and keeping the farm groomed. Johnny was a partner in Lawrence G. Garrett & Sons General Contractors and he was a licensed Architect for residential, commercial and church construction projects. He is currently owner of Buy Low Building Supply, Inc. located in Rockmart, GA.
The family will receive friends Sunday afternoon March 8th, 2026, from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm at Alvis Miller & Son Funeral Home.
Graveside services will be held Monday morning, March 9th, 2026, at 10:00 am at Rose Hill Cemetery with Rev. Jeff Hulsey officiating.
Pallbearers will include Zach Garrett, Griffin Garrett, Brady Garrett, Gant Garrett, Porter Garrett, Joey Beck, Donald Lester, Thomas Lester, Gary Ingram and Chris Cooper
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Honorary pallbearers will include The Ready Workers Sunday School Class and Deacons of Morning View Baptist Church.
Flowers will be accepted or memorial gifts can be made to Morning View Baptist Church Memorial Fund, Morning View Christmas Shoppe and Children’s Church to be equally divided.
Alvis Miller & Son Funeral Home & Crematory is honored to serve the family of Mr. Johnny G. Garrett.
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