Lewisburg – Jewell Garrett, age 79, of Lewisburg, died on Sunday, January 15, 2023, at his residence. He was born on November 8, 1943, in Muhlenberg County. He was a crane operator for Smith Contracting and a member of Woodson Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Joan Ann Garrett; son, Christopher Jewell Garrett; mother, Zella Garrett; and several brothers and sisters.
He was survived by his companion, Mary Jane “Janie” May; son, William Jewell (Jessica) Garrett; granddaughter, Kayla (Coty) Carroll; and great-grandchildren, Waid Morris, Addilynn Carroll, and Carter Carroll.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 21, 2023, at 2:00PM at Tucker Funeral Home in Central City, with Rev. Barry Noe officiating. Burial will follow in Fairmount Cemetery in Central City. Visitation will be held on Friday, January 20, 2023, at 5:00PM at the funeral home. Online condolences may be made at www.tuckerfuneralhomes.com. Tucker Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.