Newman Benson Garrett

Newman Benson Garrett, age 94 and native of Forsyth County, passed away on Saturday, December 25, 2010. He was a lifelong member of New Hope United Methodist Church. He was employed in the poultry industry for over 35 years and he loved gardening. He was preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Ola Mae Land Garrett; brothers, Edward Garrett and Clinton Garrett; sister, Jamie Dover Greene.

Survivors include his children, Sue Tibbetts of Gainesville, Bennie and Patricia Garrett of Forsyth County, Fran and Randy Pruitt of Forsyth County; grandchildren, Terri Greene, Tommy and Becky Pendley, Amy and John Bennett, Stacy and Adam Trammell, Alan Garrett; 9 great grandchildren; and a number of nieces, nephews and other relatives also survive.

Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, December 28, 2010 at 11:00 am at Ingram Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Larry Patton officiating. Interment will follow in New Hope United Methodist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Monday from 6:00 pm until 9:00 pm and Tuesday from 9:00 am until hour of service.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to New Hope United Methodist Church, 4815 Dawsonville Highway, Gainesville, GA 30506.

Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory, Cumming, Georgia is in charge of arrangements.

Condolences may be made at www.ingramfuneralhome.com.