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John Burden Agan

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Mr. John Burden Agan

Mr. John Burden Agan, age 70, of Rockmart, GA, passed away Monday, February 17, 2025.

Mr. Agan was born in Decatur, GA, on May 13, 1954, a son of the late Leslie James Agan and Billie Burden Agan.

He had lived all his life in the Yorkville community. Mr. Agan was a retired sheet metal fabricator who owned and operated A&A Sheet Metal, working with heating and air systems. He enjoyed working with his cattle on the farm and loved spending time with friends at the Liars Club.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Agan was preceded in death by a brother, Jimmy Agan.

Mr. Agan is survived by his wife, Patsy Brown Agan; three children, Chris (Tina) Agan, T.J. (Charity) Agan, and Michelle (Justin) Brooks; seven grandchildren, Tiffany Agan, Jonathan Agan, Kimberly Everly, Leslie Everly, Kassidy Everly, Zack (Addison) Scoggins, and Natalie Scoggins; brother, Robert Agan; sister, Harriet Agan Shivers. Seven great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews also survive.

Funeral services for Mr. Agan will be held on Thursday afternoon, February 20, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of Alvis Miller & Son Funeral Home with Bro. David Agan officiating. Interment will follow in Beulahland Baptist Church Cemetery.

Mr. Agan’s family will receive friends at Alvis Miller & Son Funeral Home Thursday from 12:00 noon until the funeral hour.

Pallbearers will include Jonathan Agan, Zack Scoggins, Keith Plunk, Landon Carter, Ryan Dolson, and Steve McDowell.

Alvis Miller & Son Funeral Home & Crematory has charge of the arrangements for Mr. John Burden Agan.


Johnny Garrett


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Mr. Johnny G. Garrett

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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