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Mark B. "Papoo" Garrett - 87
11/1/1922 - 6/22/2010

Muncie - SELMA-Mark B. “Papoo” Garrett, 87, died early Tuesday morning, June 22, 2010 at Parker Health and Rehabilitation Center in Parker City following an extended illness.

Mr. Garrett was born November 1, 1922 in West Union, Ohio, the son of Burch and Bess (Weaver) Garrett. He was a graduate of Decatur Central High School, Indianapolis.

Mr. Garrett was a farmer in Wayne and Union Counties. He had owned the Cork and Bottle in Richmond and the Dixon Dance Studio in Richmond; and later was employed at Schwartz Paper Company.

He was a member of the Boston Men’s Club and the Boston Methodist Church in Boston, Indiana, and was owner and editor of “This Week in the Palm Beaches”.

Surviving are his wife of 65 years, Phyllis Garrett; four daughters, Melanie Ferguson (husband-Ray), Muncie, Melissa Reece, Richmond, Missy Garrett, Atlanta, GA, and Molly Ervin (husband-Mark), Selma; seven grandchildren, Lori Ferguson, Mark Ferguson, Pete Ferguson, Monique O’Grady, Nici Reece, Priscilla Ervin, and Zach Ervin; ten great grandchildren, Zack, Jordan, Kaleb, Lilly, Kailey, MacKenzie, Madison, Macie, Garrett, and Bailey; one sister, Kathryn Markley, Richmond; several nieces and nephews; and his special cat, Oliver.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and two sisters.

A Memorial Service will be held at 4:00 p.m., Sunday, June 27, 2010 at The Meeks Mortuary and Crematory, Washington Street Chapel with Chaplain Ron Forsythe officiating.

Friends may call at The Meeks Mortuary and Crematory, Washington Street Chapel, from 2:00 until 4:00 p.m., Sunday June 27, 2010.

Memorial contributions may be directed to Parker Health and Rehab, Physical Therapy Department, 359 Randolph St., Parker City, IN 47368

The family would like to express their special thanks to 5th Floor East of Ball Memorial Hospital and the staff at Parker Health and Rehabilitation Center.

Online condolences may be directed to the family at www.meeksmortuary.com.

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Denise, Greg, Katie, & Lee McIntire - What a full and blessed life he lived. He was a gift to this world and anyone who met him was fortunate for having done so! He was dearly loved and he loved you all dearly. I am so very sorry for the pain and loss you all must be feeling. Denise
6/23/2010 10:51 PM
Tackett Family - Thoughts are with you! Love ya long time! Peace Love Dance! We love you Molly and Prissy
6/24/2010 8:12 AM
Tamara Edwards - Molly, I am so sorry for your loss. He will be in peace now.
6/24/2010 9:35 AM
Vicky and Sally Feliz and Sara Eckler - Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time. We think of you often.
6/24/2010 9:59 AM
Curtis and Eldred Jones and kids - Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.
6/24/2010 11:04 AM
Bill & Sondra Himelick - What a wonderful life he had and such a blessing to family and friends. Sorry for your loss but memories will help you and God's Grace. We enjoyed your family so much and glad that we were lucky enough to have known your family. We know the pain you are having but with time and each other and God you will accept he is much better off and you all will meet again. Bill & Sondra
6/24/2010 2:17 PM
Grant & Joanna Markley - Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. It's never easy to lose a loved one, however, your memories will bring you peace with time.
6/24/2010 5:44 PM
Abby,Tasha,and Madeline Harris - Im sorry to here about papoo he will be truely missed he was fun to have around we send our love to you God Bless all of you .
6/24/2010 6:11 PM
The Wayne Hunter Family - Missy, please accept our deepest sympathies to you and your family. Your Dad must have been a wonderful man to have gained the devotion of his girls.God's blessings on each of you and His strength be ever near you all, especially you,your sisters and your mom. Wayne and Sylvia
6/24/2010 9:15 PM
Michael Blunk - I'm so sorry to hear of Papoo's passing. I know he will be dearly missed. He was always so very kind to me. I think of you all often, and you will always be my extended family. Thoughts and prayers are with you.
6/24/2010 9:32 PM
Cathy Collins (5E housekeeper - Mark was such a nice man,he was so funny,i use to enjoy cleaning his room because he was so OUTSPOKEN, I believe we all have little stories about him,he will be missed. I know i will miss his humor,,you have my deepest sympathy ,may God bless you all,again i am so sorry for your loss.
6/24/2010 9:46 PM
gary matthews - So sorry to hear about your Dad. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Gary and Linda
6/24/2010 10:25 PM
Jim Mikesell - My condolences to Mark's family. It has been years since I have talked to him. He left quite an impression on the old paint crew in Richmond.
6/24/2010 11:56 PM
Lyn Hensley, 5 E Secretary - Miss Molly and Family, I was so sorry to hear about your dad. Stephanie called and told us about it and everyone was very sad to hear the news. He was a character! He was probably our favorite patient! I got a kick out of hearing his booming voice and him calling everyone Honey. We'll all miss him but he's at peace now.
6/25/2010 10:48 AM
Kindel Gray - Melanie.......I just wanted you to know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Kindel
6/25/2010 12:15 PM
Libby Brower-Smith - Phyllis and All the Girls, So sorry to hear about Mark. I remember spending so much time in your home and all the good times at school and church. You're in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Libby
6/25/2010 5:38 PM
Tammy Hatcher - Garrett family, I am so sorry about your lose, He was a wonderful man always had a smile on his face and eager to make some one smile, My thoughts and prayers are with each and every one of you. May God give you peace and understanding through all of this. Your friend Tammy
6/25/2010 6:08 PM
Helen Yates - As a friend of Missy Garrett, I wish to give my sincere sympathy and prayers to the family of Mr. Garrett. Tho my husband Joe and I do not know the family, we feel we do thru Missy. May time soften your grief, and the wind always be to your back moving you forward to happier times. God Bless you all.
6/25/2010 8:30 PM
Wade and Mary Ann Gentry - I remember all the great times with the Garrett family. Mark and his family were very special friends with whom I was honored to know for so many years. Mark will be missed by his family and friends and remembered well. Our sympathies go out to all of you. love, Mary Ann and Wade Gentry
6/26/2010 9:33 AM
Mary (Fox) Johnson and family - Lori and famiy, words cannot express my sorrow for your loss. May God wrap his peace around you during this difficult time. My deepest condolences, Mary (Fox) Johnson and family
6/27/2010 9:16 AM
Bob (the on-time emcee) and Jeannie Stoner - When we first moved to Richmond many years ago with no relatives close by, your family became an extended family for us. For that we were blessed. Papoo will be missed by so many including us as he truly loved life and his sense of humor was a testament to that. We will keep you all in our prayers, even though the thought of him will bring a smile to our faces. Wish we could have attended the memorial today, but you were in our thoughts. Love, Strength, and Peace to you all at this difficult time.
6/27/2010 10:48 PM
Bernadette Blaschke - My condolences to The Entire family on Your incredible loss. My thoughts and prayers are with all of You. I was graced with meeting Mark ( Missys) Dad one day while He was visiting Missy in GA. My thoughts, Love, and prayers extend to all of You.
6/28/2010 9:54 PM
Jeff and Amy Chenowith - Our prayers are with your family, though days have passed time will never erase the beautiful memories you have of Papoo. Love to all
7/30/2010 11:39 AM
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