Perry L Garnett Obituary (1953 - 2020)

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Perry Garnett Jr. on Tuesday, September 15th, 2020 at the age of 67 following a massive heart attack. Perry was proceeded in death by his parents Perry and Edith Garnett. Perry's spirit will live on through his wife of 35 years Cathe Garnett; children Courtney Angeles (husband Felix), Joshua Garnett, and Brian Garnett; granddaughters Elena and Emily; sister Shirley Garnett, brothers Rodney Garnett, Michael Garnett (wife Sharyn), and sister Connie Garnett along with numerous relatives and friends. Perry was born in Covington, KY on July 12, 1953, the family relocating to California in 1958. Perry was an adventurous boy who had a penchant for getting him and his siblings into trouble. The second oldest of 5 siblings and a Junior to Father Perry Senior, he was noted to be his father's twin when it came stubbornness, love of the outdoors and his jokester ways. A natural craftsman in woodworking and metal, Perry started welding at the age of 17 becoming a professional welder for nearly 50 years. Perry enjoyed many outdoor activities and considered being outside where he found his religion. Perry enjoyed fishing, camping, gold panning and metal detecting. As the years went on Perry's skills as a woodworker increased and like his father was known for his artistic wood projects such as bird houses, light houses, and furniture. Wherever Perry and his family lived neighbors would come to know this kind and funny handyman ready to put his skills to work to help others. In his later years, thanks to Perry's son-in-law, he was introduced to video games and found particular enjoyment in his fishing and tank games. He could often be found relaxing in his "man space" with chocolate milk, his favorite "red neck chips" (pork rinds) and headset on blowing up tanks! His granddaughters remember Perry as their "funny grandpa" who loved to joke, play games, love on the family dog, and drink his Mountain Dew, which he jokingly referred to as "hillbilly pee." Perry could always be seen wearing a hat of some kind baseball hats mostly and even wore a "Father of the Bride" baseball hat at his daughter's wedding! He has built a large collection over the years that also reflect his personality such as his recent "Git R Done" and "World's Grandpa" hat. Perry's love for nature extended to animals and he could not be without a family pet for long. He had a particular soft spot for his most recent dog Zoe a Chihuahua Dachshund mix who he would always sneak treats too. Perry will always be remembered as a dedicated and hardworking family man who took pride in providing for his family. Perry's easygoing nature and funnyman personality made it easy for him to make friends. His family will carry forward Perry's love for making people laugh and using laughter to bring people together. Due to COVID-19 we are unable to hold an in-person memorial, we are hoping for Spring 2021. In the meantime, remembrances may be made in Perry's name to the American Heart Association please follow this link: https://www2.heart.org/site/TR/FunRaiser/General?px=11236775&pg=personal&fr_id=3930 Our family wishes to send a special thank you to the doctors and nurses at the University of Washington Medical Center, Cardiac Care Unit in Seattle for their extraordinary care and compassion.