James Tony Garrett

James “Tony” Garrett, 61, passed away Thursday, July 7, 2022 at the University of MS Medical Center in Jackson.  Funeral services are 3 P.M. Sunday, July 24, at Greenwood Delta Funeral Home with Rev. Randy Clayton officiating. Visittion is from 2-3 prior to the service.

Tony was born and raised in Greenwood.  Graduated from Greenwood High School and the University of Southern MS with a degree in Wildlife Management.  Tony worked for the MS State Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks and retired after 28 years of service.  He was a Park Manager of several parks including Florewood State Park in Greenwood and Great River Road State Park in Rosedale. Tony was an organ donor and a Baptist.

He was preceded in death by his father James Roy Garrett and is survived by his mother, Shirley Garrett of Greenwood; brother, Cam Garrett (Missy) of Oxford; and his nieces and nephews, John Garrett, Drew Garrett, Mary McCalbe McArthur and Gafford White.

Honorary pallbearers are employees of the MS Dept. of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks.

Memorials may be made to Locus Benedictus SBD Playground, P.O. Box 9791, Greenwood, MS  38930.

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