Harry Garrett Obituary

Harry C Garrett, 97, of Carthage, Mo., passed away at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2008, at St. Luke’s Nursing Center. He was born on July 22, 1911, Bloomington, Nev., to Oscar and Lena Garrett but moved with them to Neosho in 1927. Harry later returned to Alma, Nev., and was employed for several years by Foster Ranch, Rexford, Kan. He then moved to Jasper, Mo., in 1943, where he farmed until 1946. He moved to Neosho where he was employed by M.F.A., then moved to Carthage in 1949, where he farmed and worked for Farmer’s Exchange. He was employed for Hercules Inc., for 21 years, retiring in 1973. After retirement he built fences for some 65 families in this area and was still building until the age of 85. He was a member of Fairview Christian Church. He was a member of the Baxter Springs Miners Camping Club, and a member of the Carthage Saddle Club. Harry married Reba J Nash, Aug. 3, 1946. She preceded him in death on Nov. 16, 2004. He is survived by one sister, Marjorie Crockett, of Fort Worth, Texas; numerous nieces and nephews; close friends and extended family, Betty Farrington, Charles and Ann Bunnell family. Harry is preceded in death by three brothers, Lyle, Phillip and Kenneth; and one sister, Wuanita Baughman. Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Ulmer Funeral Home Chapel, Carthage. Visitation will be from 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home.