A pioneering black businessman and Civil Rights leader in Pitt County died Saturday at the age of 96.
Denison Dover “D.D.” Garrett died shortly before 7 a.m. from a heart-related condition, his son, Michael Garrett, said. (Read more)
Note: I am so glad I had the opportunity to meet such a man. I have been in meetings with him Greenville and across the state. I admired him for his tenacity and will power being in his 90’s. I remember several years ago when we had a meeting in Durham NC I passed him on the highway and I told him he could have rode with me however I live in Pinetops. I love the opportunity to ride in the same vehicle or to have one on one conversations with men such as Bro. Garrett because one could learn so much history.
Bro. Garrett was still fighting to make the world a better place at the age of 96 when countless young folks sit back and do nothing.
Thank you Bro. Garrett for all you have done, it is time to rest now. Curmilus Dancy II – DCN Publisher
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