"My father was and continues to be my hero." - Frederick Baker, Fayetteville, North Carolina

"My Dad was an outstanding man and father. He taught me so much about life. He was a wonderful role model for my sons and me" -Joseph Garris, Stepson, Raleigh, NC

"No greater love could be found in any man, other than the Bob Garrett. We served as Co-Chairs of our churches Trustee Boards. He was always there regardless of what needed to be done. He was skilled with his hands and endowed with the wisdom and knowledge of the Lord." -Carl Dean, Saint Mather AME Church, Raleigh, North Carolina

"Bob taught us all how to live." -Henrietta Cassady, Sister-in-Law, Raleigh, North Carolina

My dad was an extraordinary gentleman who loved God, his family and people." -Chaunt'e Garrett, Daughter, Atlanta, Georgia.

The Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center (LCCC) and Rex UNC-Health Care System were invaluable to Bobby and his family during his trials and triumphs with Cancer. Each year the family hosts the Bobby F. Garrett Esophageal Cancer Benefit to support head and neck cancer research. Donoations can be made in Bobby' s name to the Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, P.O. Box 7295, Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27599-7295.