Lewis Jarrett

Lewis Jarrett, age 87, of Dale Road in Spruce Pine, the Grassy Creek community, died Friday, July 24, 2015 at the Brian Center Health and Rehab in Spruce Pine.Born in Bakersville, NC on March 12, 1928. He was the son of the late Maurice and Bertie Young Jarrett. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Anna Lee Jarrett who passed away in 2013. He was also preceded in death by a brother; Andrew Jarrett and a sister, Ann Freeman.Lewis married Anna Lee on October 3, 1948. He worked as the Town Clerk of Spruce Pine for thirty-two years. When he retired, the newspaper headlines read, ‘Mr. Spruce Pine Retires’. He was also the Director of Spruce Pine Housing Authority. He wore many hats during his life including, husband, father, coach, deacon, Baptist, Democrat, Veteran, volunteer fireman, Kawanian, accountant, and prankster. He loved the New York Yankees and Duke basketball almost as much as he loved his family. He brought sunshine into this world with his sense of humor and mischievousness.Left to cherish his memories are his daughter; Kathy Austin and son-in-law; Eubert Austin of Heathrow, FL; special care giver, Mike Collis; and many friends and family members.The family respectfully requests the honor of your presence at the funeral service honoring the life of Lewis Jarrett on Monday, July 27, 2015 at 3:00 pm at the Ledger Baptist Church with the Rev. Don Stafford officiating. Entombment will follow in the Spruce Pine Memorial Cemetery Mausoleum. The family will receive friends Monday, July 27, 2015 from 2:00 pm until 3:00 pm at the Ledger Baptist Church.The family wishes to thank everyone for their prayers. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Ledger Baptist Church, 573 Bear Creek Church Road, Bakersville, NC 28705.Words of comfort may be e-mailed to the family by going to our website; www.webbfh.com., selecting Lewis Jarrett’s name and then you may sign his guestbook. Webb Funeral Home in Spruce Pine, NC is assisting the Jarrett family. Mr. Jarrett’s obituary is also available on Facebook for viewing.Read Obituary