Robert Garrett, 84, of Salem, died on Wednesday, June 18, 2008. A 1941 graduate of Andrew Lewis High School, Bob served in the Army in the Philippines during World War II. He was the owner-operator of the OK Tire Store on the Boulevard in Salem for over 30 years and was one of the oldest members of the Salem Penguin Club. Bob was preceded in death by his mother, Grace Wimmer Garrett; father, Douglas L. Garrett; brother, Lewis Douglas Garrett; sister, Hazel Garrett; and his wife of 59 years, Birdine Jones Garrett. Survivors from Salem include his niece, Angela Garrett Lieb; great nieces, Tina Lieb Bourne, Madison L. Bourne, and Callie M. Bourne; cousins, Howard Wimmer, Gob Garrett, and John Garrett; and special friends, Milton Reich, Larry Richardson, Homer Bast, Cheryl Rogers, and all the members of the Penguin Club which he loved. Survivors from North Carolina include his sister, June Garrett Broughman and husband, Leonard; nieces, Linda Broughman and Kathy Broughman; and nephews, Steven and Doug Broughman. Survivors from Chesterfield, VA include special friends, Polly and Wayne Crouch and family. Special thanks go to caregivers, Abel Ali and Sarah LeBrun for their wonderful service. The family will receive friends on Sunday, June 22, 2008 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. as well as on Monday, June 23, 2008 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home in Salem. A graveside service will be held on Monday, June 23, 2008 at 1 p.m. at Sherwood Memorial Park in Salem. The Rev. Bobby Pickle will officiate. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial gifts be made in Bob’s name to the Salem Volunteer Rescue Squad at P.O. Box 291 in Salem, Virginia 24153. Online condolences to the family may be made at johnmoakey.com. The Garrett family is being served by John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home in Salem, 389-5441.

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