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It is with great sadness that we share the news that the founder, Charles L. Garrett, passed away peacefully and of natural causes early this morning, April 3, 2015.
Since he and his wife Eleanor founded Garrett Electronics in 1964, their original garage business has grown to become the world’s largest manufacturer of metal detection equipment. He will be dearly missed by many, but his legacy will endure.
The attached obituary contains information about Mr. Garrett’s life and accomplishments, as well as memorial service details. Our Marketing team will be posting a memoriam to Charles Garrett this afternoon on the company website and on our social media page.
Garrett Metal Detectors will continue under the direction of Eleanor Garrett and her son Vaughan, who has become very active in the management of the business. Eleanor and Vaughan Garrett plan to carry on the legacy of Charles Garrett, maintaining the high standards of American made products and superior customer service that the Garrett brand stands for.
Obituary
It is with great sadness that we share the news that Dr. Charles L. Garrett died on April 3, 2015. An inventor, entrepreneur, treasure hunter, patriot, author, husband, and father, Dr. Garrett and his wife Eleanor founded Garrett Metal Detectors in 1964. Through the couple’s vision and direction during the next 50 years, their original garage business grew to become the world’s largest manufacturer of metal detection equipment.
A U.S. Navy veteran and graduate of Lamar University in Beaumont, Texas, Dr. Garrett left an indelible mark on the metal detection industry. His early inventions pioneered the modern metal detector and his security detectors were the first to protect the Olympic Games in 1984. The ease of use of his hobby products helped invite many thousands of newcomers to try out the sport of treasure hunting.
We are grateful for the contributions Dr. Garrett made to our industry, and for the fine example he always put forth for others. The Garrett name will always be synonymous with high-quality metal detectors, including those used in security applications, law enforcement, military, sports, and outdoor recreational use. Although he will be dearly missed by many, his legacy will endure.
It is with great sadness that we share the news that the founder, Charles L. Garrett, passed away peacefully and of natural causes early this morning, April 3, 2015.
Since he and his wife Eleanor founded Garrett Electronics in 1964, their original garage business has grown to become the world’s largest manufacturer of metal detection equipment. He will be dearly missed by many, but his legacy will endure.
The attached obituary contains information about Mr. Garrett’s life and accomplishments, as well as memorial service details. Our Marketing team will be posting a memoriam to Charles Garrett this afternoon on the company website and on our social media page.
Garrett Metal Detectors will continue under the direction of Eleanor Garrett and her son Vaughan, who has become very active in the management of the business. Eleanor and Vaughan Garrett plan to carry on the legacy of Charles Garrett, maintaining the high standards of American made products and superior customer service that the Garrett brand stands for.
Obituary
It is with great sadness that we share the news that Dr. Charles L. Garrett died on April 3, 2015. An inventor, entrepreneur, treasure hunter, patriot, author, husband, and father, Dr. Garrett and his wife Eleanor founded Garrett Metal Detectors in 1964. Through the couple’s vision and direction during the next 50 years, their original garage business grew to become the world’s largest manufacturer of metal detection equipment.
A U.S. Navy veteran and graduate of Lamar University in Beaumont, Texas, Dr. Garrett left an indelible mark on the metal detection industry. His early inventions pioneered the modern metal detector and his security detectors were the first to protect the Olympic Games in 1984. The ease of use of his hobby products helped invite many thousands of newcomers to try out the sport of treasure hunting.
We are grateful for the contributions Dr. Garrett made to our industry, and for the fine example he always put forth for others. The Garrett name will always be synonymous with high-quality metal detectors, including those used in security applications, law enforcement, military, sports, and outdoor recreational use. Although he will be dearly missed by many, his legacy will endure.
