Senior Master Sgt. John Ervin Garrett (Ret) Obituary (1957 - 2022)

Senior Master Sgt. John Ervin Garrett (Ret) age 65 of Hudson, IL passed away at 2:06 AM on Monday, December 19, 2022 at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center, Bloomington, IL. A celebration of life service will be 1:00 PM Saturday January 7, 2023, at Calvert & Metzler Memorial Home, Bloomington, IL with military rites accorded by the Bloomington -Normal American Legion Honor Guard. Rev. Steve Evans will be officiating. Visitation will be 11:00 AM-1:00 PM Saturday January 7, 2023, at Calvert & Metzler Memorial Home, Bloomington, IL. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials be made to the Humane Society of Central Illinois or to a charity of the donor's choice. John was born April 19, 1957, in Pickens, South Carolina, the son of Jo Ann Looper Garrett. He married Paula Kay Gordon on February 2, 1985, in Bloomington, IL. She survives. Also surviving are his 2 sons, Jonathan Andrew Garrett, Bloomington, IL, Matthew Gordon Garrett, Champaign, IL, 3 brothers, Rev. Michael (Nita) Garrett, Marion, IL, Stephen (Kathy) Garrett, Olathe, KS, James Garrett, Easley, S.C and several nieces and nephews. John is preceded in death by his mother. John graduated with a bachelor's degree in music education from Furman University, Greenville, SC. John served in the US Air Force as a musician for 24 yrs he obtained the rank of Senior Master Sergeant. He was also a retired Pharmacy Technician at Walgreens. John and Paula enjoyed restoring their Victorian farmhouse. He enjoyed doting on his wife Paula and spending time with his family. He will be missed by all who knew him. Please view the obituary and share your condolences and memories online at www.calvertmemorial.com