Mr. William Ellis Eaton, age 49, of Cedartown, GA passed away suddenly Tuesday, September 8, 2020 in Fayetteville, GA.
William was born in Greenville, Mississippi on January 20, 1971 a son of Clifton Edley Eaton and Ruby Lee Williams Eaton. He had made his home in Cedartown for the past year moving here from Tupelo, Mississippi. He enjoyed wood working and guns. William was an employee of Robinson Lawn Care.
Survivors include five children: William Parks Eaton, Morgan Renee Kransi, Sara Marie Kransi, Brandi Josephine Kransi and Kathrym Kirby Eaton; father, Clifton Eaton; mother, Ruby Lee Simon; sisters: Josephine Branscum and Misty Lynn Crosswhite; brothers: Clifton Eaton, Jr. and Robert Wayne Eaton as well as several step brothers and step sisters. Six grandchildren also survive.
In keeping with his wishes, Mr. Eaton will be cremated and a celebration of life service will be held in Tupelo, Mississippi on September 26, 2020.
The Alvis Miller & Son Funeral Home & Crematory is serving the family of Mr. William Ellis Eaton.
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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