The Challenge's Leroy Garrett Recalls Giving His Dad His Final Haircut Before Burial: 'What a Blessing'

Mar. 15, 2025

Garrett, 39, sharedon Instagramon Monday, Sept. 23, that the previous weekend, he and his family “laid my Daddy to rest” and he posted a video giving his dad last hair cut in the casket in which he was buried.

“What a blessing that was to send him home to God looking his best,” Garrett wrote. “To be honest, I was scared as hell. I prayed and asked God to get me through it. I felt my Daddy’s spirit tell me, ‘It’s ok son, it’ll be just like old times, God has been preparing you for this moment since you first cut my hair. You just didn’t know it!’ Mannnn, I felt those words in my soul and it gave me strength.”

TheReal World: Las Vegasalum stated that he spoke to his dad as he gave him his haircut.

“We reminisced, even shared some jokes,” Garrett continued. “He was a jokester just like me. There was no time to be sad or cry, because that’s not what we did during hair cuts. We talked s—, laughed, and plotted on ways to get rich. Lord knows my Daddy was always up to something.”

Garrett wrote that his dad “had that hustler spirit,” but now, “No more work though Daddy, your job is done.”

“Your investment of being a great father and a man of God, has secured you a spot in heaven. Job well done 👌🏽🫡🙏🏽,” he added. “My Daddy was a great man, everyone loved him. I’m thankful for the time I got to spend with him. I will hold on to those memories and cherish them forever. Although he’s know no longer here in the flesh, I will continue to talk to him in the Spirit. Thank you for everything you’ve done for our family. You took care of us. Now God, will take care of you. I love you and will miss you always.”

Leroy Garrett and Kam Williams with kids Kingston and Aria.Kam Williams/Instagram

Kam Williams/Instagram

“Although it hurts and saddens me, it brings me a sort of comfort knowing he’s truly in a better place,” Garrett — who shares two children, son Kingston, 2, anddaughter Aria, 6 months, with his fiancéeKam Williams— wrote. “No pain, no sorrow, just pure bliss.”

Leroy Garrett on ‘The Challenge 40: Battle of the Eras’.Phillip Faraone/Getty

Phillip Faraone/Getty

“I’m sorry for your loss Leroy. They both watching over you now❤️. Peace to you and your heart. You’re the strongest man and Dad,”Laurel Stuckywrote.

Jenna Componosent her love to Garrett. “Oh Leroy I am so sorry for your loss,” she commented. “What an honor to give him the perfect haircut before he lay to rest. Love you guys! ❤️”

Garrett appeared on the current season ofThe Challenge,Battle of the Eras, competing with Era 3 with standouts like Deal, 31,Amanda Garcia,Tony Raines,Devin Walker,Cory WhartonandJordan Wiseley. Garrett’s time on the show didn’t last long, thought, as he lost to Raines, 36, in the first elimination of the season.

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