William E. "Junior" Garrett, 85, of Dawsonville, died May 18, 2015.

Born Jan. 21, 1930, to the late William E. and Lula Garrett, he was a lifelong resident of Dawson County.

Affectionately known as "Papa June Bug," Junior retired from the U.S. Postal Service after 20 years of service.

He was a former volunteer fire fighter and was a founding member of the Kilough Community Club.

He was a deacon of Harmony Baptist Church and enjoyed reading western books, movies and was an avid NASCAR fan.

His wife of 53 years, Juanita Couch Garrett; daughters, Linda Garrett Ramirez, Sharon Garrett, Denise Garrett; son-in-law, Johnny Waters; sisters, Hattie Grace Wallace, Mescal Little, Nadine Lynn, Winnie Brookshire; brothers, Kenneth Garrett, Leamon Garrett and Holmes Garrett, preceded him in death.

Survivors include his daughter, Eva "Jo" Waters of Dawsonville; son and daughter-in-law, William E. "Bill" III and Elaine Garrett of Dawsonville; grandchildren, Melissa and Patrick McDougal, Wendy and Jeremy McGinnis, Michael Ramirez, Emma Garrett, Chris Garrett; great-grandchildren, Katie McDougal, Sarah McDougal, Sydney McGinnis, Ben McGinnis, Ryan McGinnis; brothers and sisters-in-law, Leland and Norma Jean Garrett of Dawsonville, Wayne and Louise Garrett of Gainesville; sisters and brothers-in-law, Pat and Dean Couch, Bobbie Holland, both of Dawsonville, Ferman Brookshire of Gainesville; various other relatives also survive.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. May 20 at Harmony Baptist Church with the Revs. Tony Holtzclaw and C.B. Martin officiating. Interment will follow in Moss Memorial Gardens.

Bearden Funeral Home of Dawsonville is in charge of the arrangements.