Eskridge Garrett, 64, of 204 Yale St., was called to eternal rest on Sunday, Jan. 19, 2014,in Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home.

Born in Gaffney, he was the son of Tinnie T. Wilkins of Gaffney and the late Eskridge Coleman.

He was an outstanding drum major and 1968 graduate of Granard High School, a member of Mt. Tabor Baptist Church, and a U.S. Army veteran.

Surviving are four daughters, Karen Foster, Felicia Garrett, Tammy Garrett, all of Gaffney, and Brandy Drain of Niagara Falls, N.Y.; a sister, Karen Coleman of Michigan; nine grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and an uncle, Levi Garrett (Shevette) of Gaffney.