William Walton Garrett

Background

Garrett, William Walton was born on August 13, 1926 in Birmingham, Alabama, United States. Son of H. Bascom and Josephine (Pattillo) Garrett.

Education

A.C.E., Oregon State University, 1946. Bachelor of Business Administration, University Alabama, 1950. Bachelor of Laws, Birmingham Law School, 1954.

Juris Doctor, Cumberland Law School, 1961. Master of Laws, Yale University, 1962.

Career

Lecturer Law School, U. Birmingham, 1957-1962; private practice, Birmingham, 1954-1962; professor School of Law, Memphis State University, 1963-1986; editor, Tennessee Family Law Letter, Lake Junaluska, North Carolina, since 1986.

Achievements

• William Walton Garrett has been listed as a noteworthy law educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Works

• book

  • Tennessee Divorce, Alimony and Child Custody with Forms

Membership

Board of directors Haywood Christian Ministry, since 1990, Christian Lay Ministries, 1988-1990, Haywood Habitat for Humanity, 1989-1990. Member Lions (board directors Junaluska chapter 1986-1990).

Interests

• Librarian, swimming, volunteering.

Connections

Married Marion Huey, July 31, 1950. Children: Susan Garrett Hodgson, William Walton Junior.

Father:

Henry Bascom Garrett

Mother:

Jo (Pattilo) Garrett

Spouse:

Marion Huey

child:

Susan Garrett Hodgson Garrett

child:

William Walton Junior Garrett