Norfolk City Virginia USGenWeb Archives Obituaries.....Garrett, George Herbert May 3, 1896 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/va/vafiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Dorothy Strawhand https://www.genrecords.net/emailregistry/vols/00034.html#0008405 January 16, 2020, 9:33 pm Norfolk Virginian May 5, 1896 Mr. George H. Garrett, a well-known and highly esteemed citizen, died at the residence of Mr. N.P. Tatem, on First street, Sunday night, at 9 o'clock, after a lingering illness of several months. Mr. Garrett was formerly of Portsmouth, N.H., but came to this town several years ago in search of health. He married Miss Eleanor Cherry just prior to locating here, who, with two children, survive him. He was about 40 years of age and had been employed as a bookkeeper while here when his health would permit. His funeral will take place Wednesday afternoon at 5 o'clock from his late residence. *************************************************************************** Mr. Geo. H. Garrett passed into rest on Sunday at the residence of Mr. N.P. Tatem on First street. The deceased had been an invalid for some years. He leaves a wife and two children. The funeral takes place this evening at 5 o'clock. New Daily Pilot May 6, 1896 The funeral of Mr. Geo. H. Garrett took place yesterday afternoon at 5 o'clock and was largely attended by relatives and friends. The services were conducted by Rev. Robt. Gatewood, of St. Paul's P.E. Church, assisted by Rev. M.W. Butler, of Main Street Christian Church. The interment took place in Magnolia Cemetery. The following gentlemen acted as pallbearers: Judge Wm. N. Portlock, Dr. Geo. W. Wallace, Hon,. A.E. Hurbut, J.F. Tatem, Prof. J.W. Roberts, Geo H. Frey, Leland Boush and Abner Tatem. Norfolk Virginian May 7, 1896 Additional Comments: Magnolia File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/va/norfolkcity/obits/g/garrett17597gob.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/vafiles/ File size: 2.2 Kb