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Oliver Michael Jarrett, 73, of Morganton, NC, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 1, 2026.
Born in Burke County, NC on January 11, 1953, he was the son of the late Oliver Billings Jarrett and Wilma Virginia Wise.
Michael attended Hopewell Baptist Church. His passion was exotic birds, and he was a member of the Smoky Mountain Caged Bird Society. He retired from the furniture business after 48 years.
A loving father and grandfather, Mr. Jarrett is survived by his daughter, Christine Jarrett Fulbright (Dean); step-daughter, Michelle Flowers (Steve); granddaughter, Summer Elizabeth Fulbright; brother, Kirby Bryan Jarrett (Patricia); and nephew, Kurt Bryan Jarrett (Sarah).
In addition to his parents, Michael was preceded in death by his sister-in-law, Susan Keller Jarrett.
A celebration of Oliver’s life will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, July 11, 2026 at Hopewell Baptist Church with Rev. Brayden Martin officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hopewell Baptist Church.
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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Michael was such a bright light for me and my family! He will be greatly missed. Growing up he was a great mentor for me and was always full of kind loving words. I’ll always remember his love for birds and the Smoky Mountain Cage Bird Society. Krystal and I send our condolences and will cherish all our memories.
Mike was a wonderful person with a quiet spirit. We remember him very well when he was one of the youth leaders at Calvin heights Baptist church. My boys learned a lot from his teachings. He was a lot of fun with inspiring teachings. God bless his family during this time of loss. May Gods love comfort you. Love and prayers, Mike and Danita Belas Davis and Jerry Belas
Michael was such a wonderful person. He has been like a member of our family for almost forty years. Michael loved the Lord and was always helping people. He loved our son Daniel and took him under his wing to help the Smoky Mountain Cage Bird Society. He loved supporting Bird Fairs and wanted the vendors to be successful and promote the care of pet birds. We send our condolences to the family and cherish the good memories we have of Michael. Love to all, Linda and David
I am so sorry to see Mr. Jarrett has passed. I will sure miss him. I am not sure if you all will still do the bird fair. I have been coming twice a year for 25 years. He will be missed. I informed Gabby, he loved her and she cared for him for many years. He is whole now and happy in Heaven. He will be missed down here for sure. So sorry!!