John Beverly Garrett

John Beverly Garrett, aged 93, passed away peacefully at Commonwealth Senior Living of Manassas (previously Caton Merchant House) at 8:20 am on January 2, 2025. John was born in Alexandria, Virginia on December 14, 1931, to the late Earl Jackson Garrett and Catherine Elizabeth Williamson. He was only 20 when he married the love of his life Barbara Ann Grover on December 21, 1951. He was lucky to have her in his life for over 64 years until her passing in September of 2016. They raised their two daughters, Debby and Jo, in Alexandria before settling in Colonial Beach, Virginia. John is survived by his daughters, Deborah Culp (Russell), and Beverly Jo Hicks (Phil), as well as five grandchildren, David Culp (Lori), Brian Culp (Janet), Steven J Walker (Jason), Candace Culp, and Kenneth J Hicks (Wess), and seven great grandchildren, Derek Culp, Katie Culp, Paige Culp, Stephanie Koffler, Kiersten Culp, Emily Culp and Jade French. John worked hard throughout his life in the construction industry and retired as a Stone Mason. He had the ability to fix just about anything. His move to Colonial Beach allowed him to spend the warmer days on his boat either fishing or crabbing, a true passion. When he wasn’t on the water, he had a 3-car garage with no vehicles inside. Two bays were filled with every imaginable tool known to mankind and the third bay held a wood burning stove, a chair and a bathroom. After all, there was no reason to interrupt his tinkering to go inside the house. Even in retirement he used his construction skills to help build the Placid Bay Community Center. While living at the beach he was a member of the Colonial Beach Moose Club. In 2016, when he moved into the condo with Jo, he missed having the abundance of tools. When he moved into the assisted living facility in 2023 after his health began to decline, he still kept a screwdriver and pair of pliers inside the seat of his walker. John made friends easily with others at Commonwealth Senior Living and he seemed to enjoy spending time with people his own age. Fortunately, he remained fairly healthy before a mass in his lungs and on his hand became too much a bit before Thanksgiving. We are in the process of arranging a quiet graveside service at Mt. Comfort Cemetery in Alexandria where he will be next to his wife Barbara. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to Capital Caring Hospice.

John Beverly Garrett

December 14, 1931 - January 2, 2025