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In loving memory

Visitation:

Thursday, October 6, 2022 at 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM at Mullican Little Funeral Home 754 State Hwy 56 E. Bells, Texas 75414

Graveside service:

Friday, October 7, 2022 at 11:00 AM at Hebron Cemetery 655 Hebron Road Bells, Texas 75414.

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James Robert Garretson

James Robert Garretson

May 18, 1947 - October 1, 2022

James Robert Garrettson of Bells, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 1, 2022 at the age of 75. He was born to William and Merl (Reeves) Garretson on May 18, 1947 in Kennett, Missouri.

Jim married Rita Dickerson on November 10, 1984 in Lancaster, Texas. He worked in the construction industry and participated in building houses, schools, fire stations, and other structures. While he thoroughly loved construction, he had a reputation for self-inflected injures, due to his strong self determination, “bull-headedness”. Jim was a big, physically strong man, yet he was a gentle giant. He loved his family and spoiled his grandchildren.

Jim loved music and had a beautiful deep, singing voice; he led the worship music at Hebron Baptist Church for 17 years.

He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Merl Garretson; brother-in-law, Henry W. Holly, Jr.

He is survived by his wife, Rita Garretson, daughters Shelly Johnson and husband Rick, Cassie Simpson and husband Roy, Rhonda Bowen and husband Bobby, Becky Breaux and husband Jeremy, Jill Baker and husband Mitchell, Misti Mace; 12 grandchildren; six great grandchildren; and sister, Mary Holly.

A visitation will be held Thursday, October 6, 2022 at 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM at Mullican Little Funeral Home 754 State Hwy 56 E. Bells, Texas 75414. A graveside service will be held on Friday, October 7, 2022 at 11:00 AM at Hebron Cemetery 655 Hebron Road Bells, Texas 75414.

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  1. JILL R BAKER
    JILL R BAKER on October 3, 2022 at 2:57 PM

    May you all feel God’s strength and presence at this time. May your memories bring you comfort and peace. God Bless You.

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    • Cassie
      Cassie on October 3, 2022 at 4:11 PM

      I love and will miss you Dad!

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    • Rita Garretson
      Rita Garretson on October 5, 2022 at 2:08 PM

      Thank you, Jill…I love you!

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    • Billy Clyde
      Billy Clyde on October 6, 2022 at 9:58 PM

      Rita , I know there’s nothing I can say to take away your pain but you know yourself that someday we will be up there with Jim having a good time and a great visit . Jesus said it will be paradise. Jim was a good man and he will be missed. I’m looking forward to seeing him again!

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  2. Velma Montgomery
    Velma Montgomery on October 3, 2022 at 7:19 PM

    Bennie and I send our love and prayers, you will be greatly missed, you had a giving heart and we loved to hear you sing, you had a great voice and I know Heaven is hearing you now. Praise God for men like you .

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    • Rita Garretson
      Rita Garretson on October 5, 2022 at 2:10 PM

      Thank you!

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  3. Shelly Johnson
    Shelly Johnson on October 3, 2022 at 7:34 PM

    Dad, thank you for taking me in as your own when I was only 3 years old. I was honored to call you dad and had some of the best years of my childhood. You took care of me & Cassie and were good to us. You will be missed, but I know you are resting with the lord. Until we meet again, love Shelly

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