Mr. James Edward Garrett, age 71 of Ball Ground, passed away on Wednesday, August 30th, 2023 at his home.

Mr. Garrett was born on May 29th, 1952 in Jonesboro, GA to the late John Bunyon Garrett and the late Grace McDaniel Garrett. He loved to fish, play music, spend time with his family, and loved playing in his band. In addition to his parents, Mr. Garrett is preceded in death by all of his 15 siblings.

Survivors include: his loving wife, Deborah Garrett; three sons, Shawn (Glenda) Garrett, Robert Garrett, and Hank Garrett; daughter and son-in-law, Tracey (Leon) Garrett; mother-in-law, Betty Underwood; 16 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; 8 brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, and numerous nieces and nephews also survive.

Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, September 2nd, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. from the Chapel of Bernhardt Funeral Home with Rev. Michael Loner and Speaker, Sheila Garrett officiating. Interment will follow in the Yukon Cemetery. Pallbearers serving will include: Luke Garrett, James Garrett Jr, Johnny Garrett Sr, Deegan Garrett, Bryson Garrett, Brandon Garrett, Shawn Garrett, and Robert Garrett.

The family will receive friends on Thursday, August 31st, 2023 from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. and again on Friday, September 1st, 2023 from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

The family would like to thank his granddaughter, Kyleigh Garrett for taking such good care of him the last days of his life.

Bernhardt Funeral Home of Ellijay is in charge of these arrangements.