Mr. Lee Jarrett

JARRETT, Mr. Lee - age 63, passed away Sunday, April 7, 2013 at Kith Haven Nursing Home. Family hour 1:30 p.m. Saturday, April 13, 2013 from the Chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, 906 W. Flint Park Blvd., with funeral service commencing at 2 p.m. Family and friends will assemble at the funeral home 1:30 p.m. Saturday. Mr. Jarrett will lie in state in the Chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, and may be viewed from 3-8 p.m. Friday. Mr. Lee Andrew Jarrett was born October 19, 1949 in Dundee, Mississippi, the son of Willie Jarrett and Rose B. Webb. Lee graduated from Rosa Fort High School, “Class of 1969.” After graduation he moved to Flint, Michigan. He became a member of New Jerusalem Full Gospel Baptist Church in 2006. He was a “Jack of all trade.” Lee had many jobs; Michigan Bell in the 70’s, General Motors and MTA Bus Driver. But he later settled down at AARP, where he retired from in January 2013. He also loved working at the car wash, where he worked until his health failed, retiring February 2013. Lee enjoyed life to the fullest. He loved family gatherings, hanging out with his family and friends making them laugh by some of the things he would say and spending time with his grandchildren. Lee would also call his sister just to see how she’s doing even if he wasn’t doing well. He just loved life and will be missed. Mr. Lee A. Jarrett leaves to cherish his memory: 3 daughters, Rhonda Shipp of Atlanta, GA, Sheneka and Constance Humphries, both of Flint; 5 sons, Torence, Tegory and LeQuine Jarrett, both of Flint, Andre Shipp of Minneapolis, MN and Felix Alexander of Fayetteville, NC; 2 stepchildren, Gayla Williams of Flint and Arvin Alexander of Arlington, TX; 26 grandchildren; 2 sisters, Mardine Butterfield of Flint and Eula Jarrett of Hornlake, MS; 14 nieces; 8 nephews; 2 sisters-in-law, Shirley Jarrett of Huntsville, AL and Flo Jarrett of Heflin, AL; a host of cousins, other relatives and friends including special friends, Rosie McCollum and Erma Polk and best friend, Fulton Ward, and nephew, Jimmie Patterson. Mr. Jarrett was preceded in death by his wife, Nadine Jarrett; parents, Willie Jarrett and Rose Webb; 3 sisters, Stella Webb, Earnestine Jarrett and Ada Brotherton; 3 brothers, Henderson, Willie and Eugene Jarrett. The family would like to express special thanks to the staff at Hurley Medical Center, Kith Haven Nursing Home, Fenton Health Care Nursing Home and special thanks to Cecelia Williams of Heartland Social Worker, Bishop M.C. Akins and Heavenly Host Full Gospel Baptist Church family.

Mr. Lee Jarrett

October 19, 1949 - April 7, 2013