Michael D. “Micky” Garrett, 69, of Cedar Hill died July 1, 2026. Mr. Garrett worked as a machine mechanic for Tension Envelope in St. Louis for 12 years, later working for GE St. Louis Lamp for 15 years until it closed. He loved working on machinery and put in many long hours as a mechanic. He also loved going to NASCAR races and attended quite a few with his brothers-in-law and friends. He loved camping and trout (fly) fishing with his buddies and sons, watching Cardinal baseball games and shooting his guns at the shooting range. Most of all, he loved spending time with his family, especially with his grandkids, and considered being a grandpa the best part of his “golden years.” He enjoyed watching them play their sports: soccer, baseball and football. Born Jan. 3, 1957, in St. Louis, he was the son of the late Robert J. and Connie (Petty) Garrett.
He is survived by his wife: Karen (Betle) Garrett; two children: Michael (Megan) Garrett and Ryan (Jeremy) Garrett; four grandchildren: Zeddicus, Charissa, Torin and Novalie; a sister: Sharon (Bob) Mellem; numerous nieces and nephews; and many other family members and friends.
He was preceded in death by a brother: Kevin Eoff; his mother-in-law: Mary J. Betle; his father-in-law: Louis C. Betle; and a brother-in-law: Larry Scheiter.
A celebration of life is scheduled from 10 a.m. until a memorial service at 2 p.m. Friday, July 24, at Chapel Hill Mortuary, 6300 Hwy. 30, in Cedar Hill. Private interment will follow in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens in Cedar Hill. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association at heart.org/en/get-involved/ways-to-give or to David M. Sindelar Cancer Center at mercyhealthfoundation.net/communities/south/. Arrangements are under the direction of Chapel Hill Mortuary.