Horace Lester Garrett Obituary (1945

Horace Lester Garrett, born July 21, 1945, entered into eternal rest on Friday, November 23, 2018 at the SECU Hospice House in Smithfield, NC. He is survived by his loving wife of 26 years, Alene Garrett, 3 sons whom he adored, Shawn Garrett, Chicago, IL, Curtis Garrett, & Jermaine Garrett, both of Bridgeport, CT, 2 stepdaughters; Alicia Reid, Waterbury, CT and MaSheila (Joseph) Gantt, Wichita, KS, sister, Juanita Garrett, Stratford, CT, sister- in-law, Bettye Louise Garrett, Laurelton, NY, and a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. He was preceded in death by both his parents, James W. & Lula Mae Garrett, brothers; Melvin L. Garrett & Douglas Garrett, sister, Bessie Greene, stepson, Robert E. Reid and nephew, Darryl Garrett. He began his life as a resident of Stratford, CT where he attended elementary school and graduated from Stratford High School He then went on to serve in the United States Air force from 1965-1969. Following an honorable discharge he graduated from the Bridgeport Police Academy and served for 27 years before retiring as Detective of Youth Services As a retired veteran, Lester and his wife relocated to their final home in Clayton, NC. Lester was a faithful Christian and worshiper of God. He served as a Deacon at Pentecostal Church of Prayer and Deliverance in Bridgeport, CT under the watchful eye of Bishop Zebedee Stewart. Upon relocating to North Carolina, Lester joined Hickory Grove Disciples of Christ under Pastor Danny Robinson. Lester then followed the calling of God in 2014, joining, Pentecostal Church of Prayer For Such Times as This Ministry under the leadership of his wife and founder, Pastor Alene Garrett. He will forever be remembered as a humble servant of Christ, loving and devoted husband and father who was loved and adored by all who had the pleasure of meeting him. Funeral arrangements will be shared by Walter Sanders Funeral Home in Smithfield, NC and Baker-Isaac Funeral Home in Bridgeport, CT. Service will be held Saturday, December 1, 2018 at Pentecostal Church of Prayer and Deliverance, 1562 Stratford Avenue, Bridgeport, CT. Interment will take place immediately following the service at Lakeview Cemetery, 885 Boston Ave, Bridgeport, CT followed by the repass being held at the church. SERVICES Visitation Saturday, December 1, 2018 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Pentecostal Church of Prayer & Deliverance 1562 Stratford Avenue Bridgeport, Connecticut 06607 Funeral Service Saturday, December 1, 2018 10:00 AM Pentecostal Church of Prayer & Deliverance 1562 Stratford Avenue Bridgeport, Connecticut 06607