Background
Garrett, David Clyde was born in 1922 in Norris, South Carolina. Son of David Clyde and Mary H. Garrett.
Garrett, David Clyde was born in 1922 in Norris, South Carolina. Son of David Clyde and Mary H. Garrett.
Bachelor, Furman U., 1942; Master of Science, Georgia Institute Technology, 1955.
With, Delta Air Lines, Inc., Atlanta, 1946-1987; president, Delta Air Lines, Inc., Atlanta, from 1971; chief Executive officer, Delta Air Lines, Inc., Atlanta, 1978-1987; chairman, Delta Air Lines, Inc., Atlanta, 1984-1987; now chairman of the executive committee, Delta Air Lines, Inc., Atlanta, since 1987; also director, Delta Air Lines, Inc., Atlanta. Director Travelers Corporation, United States Steel, National Service Indiana.
Served with United States Army Air Force, 1943-1946.
Married Lu Thomasson, September 11, 1947. Children: David, Virginia, Charles.