Michael David Garrett December 15, 1962-February 23, 2022 Michael was born in Columbia, Missouri. In 1977 he moved with his family to Lee County where he graduated from high school at Scott Prep. He then attended Auburn University receiving a degree in history. He went on to get a Masters degree in museum studies at Texas Tech. He worked at Auburn University Library until he retired on disability. He loved books and was almost a walking encyclopedia. He could talk about almost any subject. He was kind and thoughtful and loved children. He will be greatly missed by his many friends and his parents, Phillip and Marilyn Garrett; brother, Jim (Betsy) and their 2 children, Isaac and Frances; aunts, Betty Kruck (George), and Maxine Scott (Don); uncle, Roger Garrett, as well as many Garrett cousins. Memorials may be sent to the Community Market where Mike had volunteered or to Lee County Habitat for Humanity, or Unitarian Fellowship. A memorial service will be held at a later date.