Obituary for Thomas “Tommy” Jefferson Garrett Jr.

Thomas “Tommy” Jefferson Garrett Jr., age 83, passed away on May 25, 2026. Born on September 23, 1942, in DeFuniak Springs, Florida, he was the son of Thomas Jefferson Garrett Sr. and Trudy Garrett.

A resident of DeFuniak Springs, Mr. Garrett honorably served his country during the Vietnam Era as a member of the United States Army. He dedicated his career to land and forestry management, overseeing more than fifty-five thousand acres in Washington and Bay Counties, Florida. Known for his skills as a builder, he also enjoyed fishing and hunting. Above all, he was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather.

Mr. Garrett was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Helen Garrett; and his sister, Peggy Schofield.

He is survived by his wife, Peggy D. Garrett; sister Nellie June Gomillion and her husband, Sherwood; step-children Peggy Jo Wiggins and husband Travis, Joe Lester Todd and wife Jill; and grandchildren Joe Lester Todd, Alexandria Wiggins, Roni Wiggins, and Alayns Todd.

Visitation will be held from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM, Saturday, May 30, 2026, at Clary-Glenn Funeral Home Chapel, 230 Park Avenue, DeFuniak Springs, Florida 32435.

Funeral services will follow at 10:00 AM at Clary-Glenn Funeral Home Chapel with Reverends Scott Keppel and Frank McKeithen officiating.

Burial will take place at Garrett Family Cemetery with Military Honors by the United States Army.

Flowers are respectfully accepted.