of Little Rock, AR
February 19, 1948 - July 28, 2024
James ''Jim'' Walter Garrett, age 76, of Little Rock, Arkansas passed away on Sunday, July 28, 2024. Jim was born in Greensburg, Kansas on February 19, 1948 to his late parents, John and Avis Mackey Garrett. In Jim's early years, his hobbies included drag racing, racing cars and was active with the Boy Scouts of America. In addition, he was a member of St. James United Methodist Church
He is preceded in death by his parents and his loving wife, Ruthanne Murphy. Survivors include his four children, Rebecca Schuetz, Patrick Garrett, Sarah Murphy and Rachel Murphy; one brother and one sister, John Garrett and Karla Winfield; five grandchildren, Garrett Archutz, Emma Schuetz, Hadley Schuetz, Cooper Garrett and Cody Garrett; one niece, Christina Garrett Lyng and two nephews, Alex Garrett and Phillip Winfield.
A memorial service will be 11:00am on Thursday, August 1, 2024 at St. James United Methodist Church with Reverend Greg Schick officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Ruthanne and Jim's name.
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17 Condolence(s)
Anne Kelly
Friday, August 2, 2024
Prayers for Jim’s family. He was a good friend when he lived in Greensburg. Spent many hours at our house & ate many meals with us. To add to his hobbies he rode a motorcycle. My girls always remembered him in their prayers. Rest in peace Jim.
Anne (Shaw) Kelly
Anne Kelly
Friday, August 2, 2024
Prayers for Jim’s family. He was a good friend when he lived in Greensburg. Spent many hours at our house & ate many meals with us. To add to his hobbies he rode a motorcycle. My girls always remembered him in their prayers. Rest in peace Jim.
Anne (Shaw) Kelly
Scott Puyear
Friday, August 2, 2024
Jim was a classmate and friend. Rest in peace. My sympathies to the Garrett family.
Linda Bacon
Thursday, August 1, 2024
Jim was a wonderful, kind, generous man. We will miss him at St James. Sarah, Rachel and all of the family are in my heart and prayers.
Angel Dellinger
Thursday, August 1, 2024
Prayers for the family. Rest in Peace.
June Wilson Barker
Thursday, August 1, 2024
My heartfelt sympathies to the Garrett family. Jim was
my classmate and will be missed by so many. Rest in Peace , Jim
Carmen Renfrow
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
My sympathy and prayers for Jim’s family. Rest in peace Jim, you are loved and will be sorley missed.
Chip Baker
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
I am so sorry to hear of Jim’s death. A wonderful person and a wonderful friend. I will miss him.
Sandra Marter
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
If it wasn't for John and Ruth and I would not have my baby girl, they were a blessing that came into my life and stood by me through everything I love them dearly and going to miss them dearly. Keeping your family in my prayers
Melanie Orintas
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
Dear Rebecca, Patrick, Sarah and Rachel - my heart breaks for all of you. He was just a lovely man! I last saw him having lunch at Crazees this February. Prayers and love to all of you!
Aaron Henry
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
Prayers for jim’s family he was truly am amazing person and will be missed but never forgotten
Dan and Val (Barstow) Gean.
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
Jim and Ruthanne were always helping others. They fed the hungry and poor, such a loving couple.
Rest in peace Jim, you will be missed.
God bless the family.
Dot Robbins
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
Sending my love to Jim's family! Ruthanne and Jim lived their faith by walking the walk.They always served others with incredible humility and were loved by so many. Jim, you are surely smiling right now in so much light and love. You will always be remembered!
Larry B. Burke
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
Travel in Peace my friend!
Jonathan Bristow
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
Aaron Henry
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
Prayers for jim’s family he was truly am amazing person and will be missed but never forgotten
Peggy Wambold
Tuesday, July 30, 2024
Sending prayers and love to Jim's family. You will be missed by so many. Your old Greensburg friend. Peggy Edwards Wambold