Harold Lee Garrett, 83, of Walnut Ridge, Arkansas, passed from this life on Sunday, April 14, 2024, or as he would have said "041424". He was in residence at Baptist Reynolds Hospice House after an extended hospital stay in Jonesboro, Arkansas and Memphis, Tennessee since before the end of 2023.

Hal left high school after his junior year to join the Navy, where he served for 23 years as a aircraft maintenance officer on numerous aircraft carriers. He retired from the Navy in 1981 in Hawaii with the rank of Chief Warrant Officer 4. He had several Associate degrees from the former State Technical Institute, several Bachelor degrees from Memphis State University. He also obtained a Masters degree in Quantitative Methods and Systems Design from Memphis State University. He was a professor at Embry Riddle University and was given an honorary doctorate from this university. After retiring from the Navy, Hal went on to a computer programming position with Shelby County Government. He retired from there after 15 years of service. Sitting still in retirement was not him; he began to do mission work traveling to various countries, and states. He led many trips to Israel and worked to become a Messianic Rabbi, always wanting to spread the Word of the Lord. In addition, he was very active in the Arkansas Baptist Convention in various capacities.  He helped with accounting, home missions, and in substitute pastoring in small churches.

He was a devoted and loving husband who even at his sickest, was concerned about the welfare of his
wife of almost 63 years. He had a very dry wit, and was quick with a sarcastic come back. He was a calm, kind, peaceful person and could deliver discipline with words skillfully. He often sat back with his hands behind his head and observed before interjecting into situations and conversations. He was known to ask 'What's the bottom line?"

Hal leaves behind his wife, Esther and children Cindy (Phillip), Randy, and Sandy. Poppop left 5
grandchildren Michael (Crystal), Katrina (Michael), Dalton, Addie, and Matthew. 4 great grandchildren
Aiden, Nora, Caleb, and Phillip. He was preceded in death by his parents, siblings and a son in law, Scott.

Family and friends will visit Wednesday April 17, 2024 from 1:00 PM until 2:00 PM at Northridge Woodhaven Funeral Home, 6755 HWY 51 N. Millington, TN 38053.  A celebration of life service will be held at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Northridge Woodhaven Funeral Home.  Graveside service will follow in Northridge Woodhaven Cemetery.