Frank Garrett

Frank Garrett, 73, of Amarillo, passed away on Sunday, November 23, 2025. Celebration of Life Services will be 10:00 AM Monday, December 1, 2025 at Hillside Christian Church, 6100 S. Soncy Rd. with Chris Condit officiating. Following the service, the family invites you to stay for visiting and refreshments.

Frank was born April 22, 1952 in Amarillo, Texas to Harold and Dorothy Garrett. His mother died when he was five months old, and he went to live with his grandparents. At age 12, Frank went back to live with his father and step-mother, Jeanne in Canyon. He was a proud Canyon Eagle and was active in football, track and theater in high school. He graduated in 1972 and went on to attend West Texas State University. He married his wife Valerie Davis on October 1976. They were married 49 years and raised two kids, Julia and Davis.

Frank worked at Star Equipment which was his family’s grain elevator business, until he found his calling in the music industry. Early on, Frank was a promoter for several bands, beginning with Black Water Draw. Along the way, he bought a sound system and left the family business to start his career as a sound engineer. He did sound, lights and staging all over the Texas panhandle area for over 40 years. He worked XIT, Tri-State Fair, Discover, Funfest and many more exciting venues over the years. He traveled with the Super Bull Rodeo and Music Across America. Frank retired in 2024 due to health issues, but he will be remembered fondly by friends, family and many in the music industry.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Dorothy Garrett; his father, Harold Garrett, Sr.; his step-mother, Jeanne Garrett; a sister, Anore Byers; a step-sister, Moke; and a step-brother, Robert Marcello.

Survivors include his wife, Valerie Garrett; his daughter, Julia Garrett of Amarillo; and his son, Davis Garrett of Amarillo. He is also survived by the many, many friends he has made throughout the years.