Alabama HR80 mourns the death of Samuel Ralph Garrett, Jr., a distinguished Alabaman.

Alabama HR80 is a resolution to honor the life of Samuel Ralph Garrett, Jr., who passed away on January 14, 2026, at the age of 75. Born in Thomasville, Alabama, Samuel was a high achiever in school, the first Black male student at Thomasville High School, and went on to earn degrees from Southern University, The University of Alabama, the University of Buffalo, and the Institute of Investigative Sciences. He had a distinguished career with Ford Motor Company and Pohlman Foundry. Samuel was also a devoted family man, husband to Audrey W.

Alabama HR80 mourns the death of Samuel Ralph Garrett, Jr., a distinguished Alabaman.

Alabama HR80 is a resolution to honor the life of Samuel Ralph Garrett, Jr., who passed away on January 14, 2026, at the age of 75. Born in Thomasville, Alabama, Samuel was a high achiever in school, the first Black male student at Thomasville High School, and went on to earn degrees from Southern University, The University of Alabama, the University of Buffalo, and the Institute of Investigative Sciences. He had a distinguished career with Ford Motor Company and Pohlman Foundry. Samuel was also a devoted family man, husband to Audrey W.