Rev. Robert Garren

Rev. Robert Elwood Garren, 87, of Asheboro, entered into Heaven on Thursday, March 17, 2022, after passing away at home, surrounded by family and friends that loved him. Funeral services will be conducted 11:00 a.m., Monday, March 21, 2022, at Ridge Funeral Home Chapel, Asheboro, with Rev. Steve McSwain, and Rev. Ty Thompson officiating. Burial will follow at the Beane family cemetery in Star. Born on July 8, 1934, Robert was the son of the late John Henry Garren and Ollie Mae Lamb Garren. He attended Farmer school as well as Randolph Community College for four years. He was a preacher of the gospel for over 60 years. He preached at numerous tent revivals and also pastored a church for several years. He loved to win souls for Jesus. He also loved to sing in church and play the guitar. He had a love for motorcycles and rode for over 40 years. He was also the chaplain of Chapter P for many years. He had such a love for people and was always joking around with them. He made complete strangers feel like they had always known him. He was perfect for playing Santa Claus with his white beard and jolly spirit. We are so thankful he is now with Jesus and the love of his life, Esther. Robert is preceded in death by his parents, John and Ollie Mae Garren; wife, Dora Esther Garren; and sisters, Louise Page and Edna Gillis Robert is survived by his daughters Vickie Beane Barrett of Knoxville, TN, Rosa Dobbins and husband David of Sophia; son, Jack Elwood Garren and wife Lynne of Asheboro; sister, Lois Jean of Asheboro; brothers, Johnny T. Garren and wife Betty of Asheboro, Carl Garren and wife Pat of CT; grandchildren, Warren Barrett of TN, Timothy Barrett of Maryville, TN, Luke Dobbins of Sophia; great grandchild, Blaze Barrett of Maryville, TN. The family will receive friends at Ridge Funeral Home from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 20, 2022. Special thanks to All Generations Home Care and Angela and Valerie McDowell for their special care of him.