Anthony “Tony” Garrett
Anthony “Tony” Garrett, 54 of Florence, passed away unexpectedly on December 15, 2023. First and foremost, Tony believed in family. His greatest joy came from being a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and son. He loved being a grandfather to his grandson, “Scoot”. Tony was a proud Navy Veteran and continued his service working for the Air Force throughout his career. He also marched in the UK Marching Band where he met his future wife, Tracy. Tony was an active, passionate member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity. He also was a talented cook and could make a killer shrimp scampi, BBQ Chicken and Fried Turkey. Tony was a true testament to what it meant to be a loving family man and will be deeply missed by all those whose lives he touched.
Tony was preceded in death by his nephew: Benjamin Truitt. He is survived by his wife of 28 years: Tracy Garrett, son: AJ Garrett, grandson: Kai Garrett, mother: Yvonne Garrett, brothers: Michael Garrett Jr. and Robert Garrett (Michelle Johnson), brothers-in-laws: Tom (Meredith) Truitt and Tim (Amanda) Truitt, nieces: Katy, Olivia, Kylee and Shelby, nephews: Bryton, Paxton and Caden, aunt: Linda Austin, mother-in-law : Sally Truitt and foster children: Brayden and Madison.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, December 23, 2023 at 11:30am at Linnemann Funeral Homes (30 Commonwealth Ave. Erlanger, KY). The service will be able to be live streamed at: Due to technical difficulties, the service was not able to be live streamed. A mostly recorded version of the service will be posted in shortly.can be found here: Tony’s Celebration of Life
Memorial contributions can be made to Thursday’s Child (7616 13th Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11228) or Omega Psi Phi Fraternity. Online condolences can be left at www.LinnemannFuneralHomes.com.
Linnemann Funeral Home Erlanger 30 Commonwealth Avenue
ERLANGER, KY 41018
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To the Garrett Family
Please know that God will see you through, Tony was a great friend and Fraternity Brother he was loved and will be missed by all.
Dalee Thomas
6-Z-75
Upsilon Nu
Our Condolences
Tracy, AJ, and everyone who loved Tony — we are so deeply sorry for your loss. We are heartbroken with you. During these days as you mourn and remember, we pray for the peace that can only come from Jesus to be so near. Our prayers are with you during this time.
Warmly,
Brad Taylor and Family
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