Gary Joe

Garrison

Gary Joe Garrison, aged 66 years, 1 month, 26 days old, passed away peacefully on March 8th, 2024 at SSM Health DePaul Hospital. He was born on January 11th, 1958 to Pete and Thelma Garrison. Gary grew up in the Montauk area and graduated from Licking High School. On July 4, 1997 in Winona, Missouri, Gary was united in marriage to Lorna Hodge.

Gary was preceded in death by his parents Pete and Thelma Garrison, his sister Sandra Garrison, his brother Leon Garrison and his wife Wanda, and his sister-in-law Ethelyn Garrison.

Gary is survived by his wife Lorna Garrison of Ellington, MO, daughter Lynn Barnett and husband Paul of Ellington, MO, 2 granddaughters Natalie Barnett (Eli Tarvid) of Centerville, MO, and Millie Barnett of Ellington, MO, his brothers, Danny Garrison and wife Lenora of Whitesboro, Texas, Larry Garrison of Montauk, MO, and John Garrison of Cherryville, MO, sister-in-law Lana Cypret, and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

While living in Ellington, Gary worked at Town and Country, Paramount Cap Factory and MFA Oil Company. His hobbies included hunting, fishing, woodworking, drawing, making arrowheads, going to deer camp, driving his tractor and making friends.

Gary will be missed by his family and many many friends.

Visitation: Thursday, March 14th, 2024, 10AM-1PM at McSpadden Funeral Home, Ellington, MO

Funeral to follow at 1PM

Minister: Pastor Charles Younger

Burial: Ashley Creek Cemetery (also known as Kell Cemetery) in Ashley Creek, MO

Pallbearers: Clint Garrison, David Cypret, Tim Cypret, Wade Prince, Gary Hathcoat and Michael Lachance

Honorary Pallbearers: Matt Cypret and Eli Tarvid

In Lieu of Flowers: Donations can be made to the Ellington Nutrition Center

Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Home, Ellington, MO