Scott Garrett

GARRETT, Scott Ray, age 50 died Nov 22. Scott never met a stranger. In his 23 years with Athlon Sports, he was a friend, mentor and partner to his colleagues and customers. He was a fast friend, listening and caring for everyone he met. During the last months, he reached out and shared life's lessons with his "sales guys", "buddies from growing up", "St. Matthew friends", and anyone who would listen! The staff at TN Oncology nicknamed him "Mr. Happy". Our hearts rejoice in his spirit and break for a life cut short. "I can't think of a more wonderful thanksgiving for the life I have had than that everyone should be jolly at my funeral", Admiral (Lord) Louis Mountbatten. Survivors: wife, Charlene G. Valenza Garrett, children Henry Michael Garrett and Grace Leigh Garrett, mother, LaVerne May Garrett of Bonita Springs, FL, sister, Crisan (Howard) Hopkins of Austin, TX, sister-in-law, Lynette (James) Strobel, nephew, Alex Strobel, mother-in-law, Dorothy B. Valenza all of Des Plaines, IL, sister-in-law, Janine White of Boise, ID, dear uncle, Clarence Azar of Akron, OH. Memorial Mass Monday Nov 25 at 4 p.m. at St Matthew Catholic Church 533 Sneed Road W in Franklin. Attire: happy colors, no black, please. Reception in the gym immediately following - ALL ARE WELCOME. Memorial contributions: St Thomas West Hospital Foundation, 4220 Harding Pike, Nashville, TN 37205, St. Matthew School Tuition Assistance Fund 535 Sneed Road West, Franklin, TN 37069, Father Ryan High School Tuition Assistance Fund, 770 Norwood Drive, Nashville, TN 37204, or Alive Hospice 1718 Patterson Street, Nashville, TN 37203..