Obituary of Larry Duane Garrett

Larry Duane Garrett passed away in his Sapulpa home on Friday, July 14, 2017. 

Larry was born February 18, 1961 in Sapulpa, Oklahoma; where he attended and graduated from high school.  He was preceded in death by his father Joe David Garrett and his younger brother Troy Dale Garrett.  He is survived by his son Joshua Garrett and wife Heidi of Acampo, CA; his mother Delane Wasson and husband Larry K.; two sisters, Kellie Garrett- Ekeland and husband Terry of Houston, TX and Sonja Garrett-Jones with niece Valerie of Springdale, AR, nephew Spencer Jones and niece Katie Jones of Fayetteville, AR; and joining of brother Brad K. Wasson and two new nephews, Zac of Sapulpa and Bradley of Tahlequah, OK.

Larry started his career while a senior in high school at Owen Funeral Home.  He joined the U.S. Army not long after working for Owen.  While in the Army Larry preached on base in Kansas thus added preaching to his career interests.  Larry preached and was accepted as Pastor of Vanguard Southern Baptist Mission while attending OBU and expanded his preaching and reaching at a small church in Shawnee, OK.

Larry’s next career adventure was truck driving, long-haul trips, where he explored the county until medical complications interfered with traveling.

Larry returned to Sapulpa to be near family.  Larry was very family oriented and took his role of oldest sibling seriously.  He loved to go fishing and always had a great “fish” story.  Larry was dedicated to and supported the U.S. Veterans.  He passionately followed the OU Sooners Football program and yelled the loudest during Dallas Cowboy football games.  Larry laughed, loved, and was devoted to his family and friends.  He was a proud Army Disabled Veteran and was generous with his time, his wit and his prayers.  He was deeply loved and will be missed by family and friends.

Funeral Services are scheduled at 10:00 am Tuesday, July 18, 2017 at Green Hill Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Oakwood Cemetery, Mounds, OK.  The family has entrusted the services to the directors at Green Hill Funeral Home.  918-224-2312  www.greenhillok.com