Jerry Creston Garrett

August 21, 1942 - September 30, 2020

Jerry Creston Garrett, of Raytown, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, September 30, 2020 at 78 years old, with his beloved wife of 60 years, June, by his side. Jerry was born in Grayridge, Missouri to Gladys L. Garrett (nee Crabtree) and Jimmie "Ted" C. Garrett and was the eldest of 5 sons. He grew up in Raytown and attended Chapel Elementary, Raytown Junior High, and Raytown High School. He married his high school sweetheart, June Feiden, in February 1961 and they grew their family with three daughters, Cheryl, Kimberly, and Julie. Jerry was an avid golfer, bowler, pool player, amateur pilot, and Optimist Club member. He loved playing poker, traveling, spending time with family and friends at their Lake of the Ozarks home, watching sports especially his kids and grandkids games, hosting pool parties and all holidays at their home, his country and was a strong supporter of the Republican party. His greatest love was always for his wife, family and friends. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Julie Garrett, parents Ted and Gladys Garrett, Gene Garrett, Cletus Garrett, Dail Garrett, and Mike Garrett. Jerry is survived by wife June Garrett, daughters Cheryl Garrett and Kim Alewel, grandchildren Rachelle Whinery, Jason Whinery, Ryan Alewel, Amy Alewel, and Garrett McNamara, great-grandson Jamoson Gonzalez-Whinery, sisters in law Sharon Comstock and her husband Pete, Joy George, as well as many nieces, nephews, and friends. Jerry was an organ donor and will live on through others, especially in a lifetime of amazing adventures and memories. The family would like to extend their deepest appreciation and gratitude to the KCFD and EMS, Saint Luke's East ER staff, TCU staff, and hospital Chaplain. At this time, services will be held at a further date. With sincere love, The Family of Jerry Garrett.