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1965 The Roar
Yearbook of R. L. High School
Carrollton, Dallas Co., Texas
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OBITUARY
 Larry
Neal Garrett, age 77, passed away peacefully at his home in Colorado
Springs, Colorado, on April 17, 2025. Born on July 29, 1947, in
Clarksville, Texas, Larry was the eldest of three children of Benjamin
Alexander Garrett and Margaret Sue (Simmons) Garrett.
Larry’s early years were marked by several moves across small Texas
towns for his father's work before the family eventually settled in
Farmers Branch, Texas. He was an active and curious child, participating
in Boy Scouts, Little League, and church activities. He also delivered
the Dallas Morning News on his bicycle before school each day, showing
an early sense of responsibility and independence. As a boy and
throughout his life, fishing and deer hunting trips with his large
extended family were a special tradition for Larry.
A 1965 graduate of R.L. Turner High School, Larry excelled both in the
classroom and on the field, playing varsity football, competing in
track, and forging friendships that would last a lifetime. In summers he
worked as a lifeguard and at Six Flags Over Texas. He went on to study
accounting at Texas Tech University in Lubbock.
In 1969 Larry set off for San Francisco, where he became immersed in the
city’s vibrant music scene. Through friends, he connected with blues and
jazz musician Boz Scaggs and soon became his road manager. Larry hosted
band rehearsals and meetings in his small apartment and toured with
Scaggs' band for seven years, including a stint in London to record the
album Boz Scaggs & Band with renowned rock producer Glyn Johns. A
highlight for Larry from this time was being quoted in a 1972 Rolling
Stone article featuring Scaggs.
After returning briefly to Dallas in 1976, Larry made another move -
this time to Honolulu, Hawaii - where he worked as an accountant for the
ACLU. He returned to Dallas in 1980, and it was there he met his future
wife Linda. They married in 1984 and built a life together in Coppell,
Texas, raising two children, Madalyn and Austen.
Over the next 39 years, Larry worked as an accountant specializing in
the heavy construction industry, holding positions at Jackson Concrete,
Marock Inc., JRJ Paving, and RKM Utility Services. Known for his
dedication, work ethic, and professionalism, Larry took great pride in
his career.
Outside of work Larry enjoyed camping and fishing trips with his family,
attending soccer games and dance recitals, family reunions at the lake,
and watching Cowboys football. Larry also remained a passionate music
lover and a natural storyteller - always ready with a memory, a laugh,
or a well-timed joke.
In recent years Larry and Linda relocated to Colorado Springs to be near
their daughter and her growing family. He will be remembered for his
love for his family, his sharp wit, and the colorful stories of his
adventures from growing up in Texas to his fascinating time in the music
business and other memorable life experiences.
Larry was preceded in death by his parents, Benjamin and Margaret
Garrett. Survivors include wife Linda Garrett of Colorado Springs;
daughter Madalyn Guillory and husband Clay of Colorado Springs; son
Austen Garrett and wife Katie of Argyle, TX; brother Jerry Garrett and
wife Debbie of Greenville, GA; sister Sue Ann Chaffin and husband Tim of
Northlake, TX; and his beloved grandchildren Sophia, Rosalia, and
Theodore Garrett and Gillian Guillory. He also leaves behind many
uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear friends.
A memorial service to honor Larry’s life will be held on Saturday, June
14, 2025, at 1:30 PM at Coppell Senior & Community Center at Grapevine
Springs, 345 W. Bethel Rd., Coppell, TX 7019. Reception to follow. |
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