Delbert Garriott
December 21st, 1942 - August 21st, 2015
Visitation
Wednesday, August 26th, 2015 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Charter Funerals,
501 West 6th Avenue,
Emporia Kansas 66801
501 West 6th Avenue,
Emporia Kansas 66801
Funeral
Wednesday, August 26th, 2015 at 11:00 AM
Charter Funerals,
501 West 6th Avenue,
Emporia KS 66801
501 West 6th Avenue,
Emporia KS 66801
Interment
Wednesday, August 26th, 2015 at 12:00 PM
Maplewood Memorial Lawn Cemetery,
2000 Prairie Street,
Emporia KS 66801
2000 Prairie Street,
Emporia KS 66801
Obituary
Delbert Garriott passed away August 21, 2015 at his home at the age of 72. He was born on December 21, 1942 to Albert and Anna (Weidmer) Garriott at Madison, Kansas. He was married to Lee Jasper in Emporia, Kansas on January 19, 1964.
He was a hair-stylist for 45 years and owned his own business, The Country Squire, before he retired in 2005. He could be found there at 7:00 a.m. most mornings and often working until 8:00 or 9:00 p.m. many evenings. He loved his backyard and creek and could often be found working there. He liked to travel and took many nice trips with his wife after he retired.
He served in the army in the 1011th Supply and Service Unit at Bearcat during the Vietnam War from 1968 to 1969. He graduated from Emporia High School.
He is survived by his wife Lee of the home, son Shane and wife Tammi Garriott of Emporia; daughter Darcy and husband Jason Howe of White City; sister Gaylene and husband Harold Hale; Mother-in-Law Eunice Jasper; Grandchildren Cody and Ashlyn Garriott all of Emporia; and a step grandson Jacob Howe. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister Mildred Anderson; and sister Opal Maxine Garriott.
Charter Funerals is in charge of the services to be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, August 26, 2015. Family will meet with family and friends at 10:00 a.m. at the funeral home with burial at Maplewood Cemetery. Military honors will be conducted by the American Legion Post 5 and VFW Post 1980. A Memorial fund will be set up with the Emporia Friends of the Zoo in lieu of flowers. Online Condolences may be made at www.charterfunerals.com
1 comment:
I got to know Delbert as my barber in Emporia before we were activated. In Vietnam, we roomed close together and worked in the same section. Delbert was the definition of a good guy. I'll always remember him as a good friend.
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