Jerry Garrett

Jerry Hyatt Garrett, 95 of Smith Mountain Lake, VA, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, November 10, 2026. It gives the family great joy knowing Jerry accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior. A son of the late Ewell and Kyla Tomlimson Garrett, he was born om August 29, 1931 in Mallory, WV. Jerry was a proud veteran of the United States Air Force, serving the majority of his time in Japan during the Korean Conflict. He was an avid golfer and also a staunch fan of the game. He loved football and specifically cheering on his New England Patriots and WVU Mountaineers. Jerry enjoyed boating around Smith Mountain Lake with his family as well as long days sitting on the porch watching the wildlife. As the last surviving child, Jerry is survived by his wife of 17 years, Nancy Zornes Thompson Garrett of Smith Mountain Lake, VA, his three children Tammy Dooley of Germantown, NY, Credonna Masterson of Hoover, AL, Hamilton Brett Garrett of North Little Rock, AR, and a host of other family and friends that loved him dearly, as well as his feline companion, Miss Mia. The family wishes to thank Good Samaritan Hospice for all of their care, kindness and devotion to Jerry. Graveside services will be held at Highland Memory Gardens in Chapmanville, WV on Monday, November 23, 2026 at 1:30 PM. Arrangements by Conner-Bowman Funeral Home, Rocky Mount, VA