Fred Talbot Garnett, 90, of Coatesville, passed away on Monday, July 16, 2012 at the Neighborhood Hopsice Center in West Chester. He was the husband of the late Jane Dunlap Garnett who died in 1996. Born in Parkesburg, he was the son of the late S. Golden and Matilda Murr Garnett.
Fred was a 1939 graduate of the Parkesburg High School. He proudly served in the US Army during WWII with the 80th Infantry Div. and had been personally decorated with a Bronze Star Medal by General George Patton. After the war, he was employed by the Lukens Steel Co. retiring in 1980 as a supervisor with 40 years of service.
He is survived, by two sons; Richard C. Garnett and wife Beverly of Winchester, VA and Alan G. Garnett and wife Gina of Coatesville, one granddaughter Kelly Garnett of Coatesville and one brother Thomas M. Garnett and wife Ann of Ronks, PA. He was preceded in death by two brothers; James "Jick" Garnett and S. Golden Garnett, Jr.
Funeral services will be private. Memorial donations may be made in his memory to Neighborhood Hospice, 400 East Marshall Street, West Chester, PA 19380.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Wilde Funeral Home of Parkesburg. Online condolences can be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com
Condolences
Our sincere sympathy
Our sincere sympathy to the Garnett family. Fred was a wonderful man who always had a nice smile and a kind word.
Dear Al, Gina & Kelly, We
Dear Al, Gina & Kelly,
We wish to express our deepest condolences on the loss of your father and grandfather. May all the happy memories of the past bring you comfort in this time of sorrow.
Sincerely,
George, Mary Catherine, Alan, David & Samantha
Sympathy
To The Family,
Please accept my condolence. I hope that you are able to draw comfort from the scriptures during this difficult time. “Let me tell you my favorite Bible text.” Job who said: “If an able-bodied man dies can he live again ?”. You will call, and I myself shall answer you. For the work of your hands you will have a yearning.” (Job 14:14, 15).
Again, you have my deepest sympathy.
Love ya Kel! Stay strong as
Love ya Kel! Stay strong as always, I know it's a tough time for you and everyone but remember the good times!
Fred Garnett
We remember Fred since we lived next door to his mother "Tillie". We got to know Fred and his weekly Sunday visits to the homestead and his walks on Strasburg Road. A fine gentleman who served his country proudly in WWII. We will always remember the Garnett family and their influence in our lives.