Harris Cooper Garrett

February 12, 1929-April 27, 2023

Posted 5/1/23

Harris Cooper Garrett, 94, of Brookshire, passed away at his home on Thursday, April 27, 2023.Harris was born on February 12, 1929, in Brookshire, Texas, to James Robert and Gladys Mary (Cooper) …

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Harris Cooper Garrett

February 12, 1929-April 27, 2023

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Harris Cooper Garrett, 94, of Brookshire, passed away at his home on Thursday, April 27, 2023.

Harris was born on February 12, 1929, in Brookshire, Texas, to James Robert and Gladys Mary (Cooper) Garrett. He grew up in Brookshire, graduating from Nolanville High School. Harris furthered his education at Tarleton Jr. College and graduated from Texas A&M with a bachelor’s degree in engineering. He proudly served as an engineer in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Harris was an entrepreneur and pursued various business opportunities throughout his life. He was a member of Community Methodist Church. For over 50 years, Harris was a member of the Brookshire Pattison Lion’s Club. Harris also volunteered with the Pattison Area Volunteer Fire Department. In his spare time, Harris enjoyed traveling, going on adventures, and antiquing with his wife, JoAnn, before she passed.

He is survived by his daughters: Suzanne Garrett-Mullins and husband, Richard, of Brookshire and Paula Jo Tullos and husband, Jack, of Cleveland; son: Robert David Garrett and wife, Suzanne, of Katy; granddaughters: Jennifer Lynn Torres, Adriann Christiansen, Dana Thacker, Sydney Waid, and Alexandra Lumpee; grandsons: Jeffery Pattison, Matt Janda, Jared Rachal, John Rachal, Walker Ross, William Ross, Ross Tullos, and Justin Garrett; 34 great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and cousins; and many friends.

Harris is preceded in death by the love of his life for 68 years, JoAnn Garrett, and his parents, James and Gladys Garrett.

Family will be present to receive friends from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM on Tuesday, May 2, 2023, at the Schmidt Funeral Home Chapel in Brookshire, Texas.

Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, May 3, 2023, at Community Methodist Church in Brookshire, Texas.

Interment followed at Pattison Cemetery in Pattison, Texas.

Pallbearers were Gerald Gassner, Gary Woods, Wayne England, Rick Florek, Tim Redding, and Wes Brown. Honorary pallbearers were Willie Froebel, Samuel Emerson, and Russell Hankins.

Friends who wish may make memorial gifts to the Alzheimer’s Association, 225 N. Michigan Avenue, Floor 17, Chicago, IL 60601.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Schmidt Funeral Home, PO Box 248, 819 Waller Avenue, Brookshire, Texas, 77423 - (281)934-2424 – www.schmidtfunerals.com.