Garfield Gilreath

1925 - 2020  (94 years)

• Name	Garfield Gilreath
  Birth	31 Dec 1925
  Gender	Male
  Death	18 Apr 2020
  	Garfield Gilreath, a wise and loving husband and dad, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on April 18, 2020 at the age of 94. Garfield was born to Herman and Arlena Gilreath in Holly Hill, KY in 1925. He served with the United States Army in World War II in the Pacific Theater. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife Irene (Ausmus) who he was married to for 66 years, by his son Randy (Jennifer), and by his four sisters. Garfield is survived by his son Gary (Alice Behnken); daughter-in-law, Jennifer of Knoxville; and granddaughters, Michelle Netherland (Chris) of Chattanooga and Jennelle Owens (Kevin) of Crestwood, MO. Garfield was most proud of and often publicly praised his two sons and two granddaughters and their many accomplishments. He was an avid gardener and beekeeper, he loved the mountains and ocean, and he enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was proud of his military service. He loved talking with family, friends, and neighbors, and initiating conversations with new acquaintances. He was loved and respected by all and will be greatly missed. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 pm on June 20, 2020 at the Marietta Cumberland Presbyterian Church Cemetery. Pastor Allen Williams of Hines Valley Baptist Church (where Garfield attended) will be officiating. Full military honors will be conferred by the United States Army and the East Tennessee Veteran’s Honor Guard.
  Burial	Knox Co, TN
  	FindAGrave Memorial 211510178
  Person ID	I5641	RidingsHale
  Last Modified	18 Feb 2024

  
  

  Family	Irene Ausmus,   b. 12 Dec 1927, TN d. 1 Jun 2013, Knox Co, TN (Age 85 years)
  Marriage	26 Dec 1947	Bell Co, KY
  Children	1. Randy Gilreath,   b. 13 Mar 1952   d. 6 Mar 2020 (Age 67 years)
  Family ID	F1959	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	4 Sep 2025